Saint Fortunatus c. 17th century

Editor: This is Jacques Callot's "Saint Fortunatus," a small etching. The lines are so delicate, almost like a drawing. What strikes me is the contrast between the detailed rendering of Saint Fortunatus and the more fantastical demons hovering above him. What do you make of this composition? Curator: The composition is indeed striking. Callot masterfully employs line to delineate form and texture. Consider how the hatching technique defines the volume of the saint's robes versus the more erratic lines depicting the demons. It creates a visual tension, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely, the contrast is really effective. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: My pleasure. It's in these formal relationships that the work truly speaks.