Apse of St.-Didier, Avignon 1922

F. L. Griggs made this print called "Apse of St.-Didier, Avignon" sometime in the early 20th century, using etching on paper. It's like he’s building something here, brick by patient brick, with tiny marks. The way the lines accumulate to give weight to the building, it's so methodical, it's almost meditative. Look closely. The texture of the stone is palpable; you can practically feel the age and the weathering. And the light! It's not just light, it's atmosphere, it's the feeling of a specific moment in time. I especially love the way he renders the figures in the foreground, they’re so soft and almost blurry. They look like ghosts. The eye is pulled to the apex of the church tower, a culmination of the marks below, it feels like the natural result of the processes that Griggs employs. This reminds me of Piranesi, that intense focus on the built environment, but with a softer touch. It’s not just about architectural precision, it's about feeling the weight of history and the passage of time. It's a reminder that art is a conversation, and that there's always more to discover.