Two Pilgrims c. 17th century

Editor: This is "Two Pilgrims" by Jacques Callot. The etching really emphasizes the wear and tear on their clothing. What can you tell us about this print? Curator: Consider the labor involved in creating the etching itself, the social context of pilgrimage in Callot's time, and how the print served as a commodity. Were these images intended to inspire genuine empathy or reinforce social hierarchies? Editor: So, it’s not just about the pilgrims themselves, but about how Callot's process and the print's consumption reflect societal values? Curator: Precisely. The material and its distribution were as important as the subject. Editor: That's a new way of looking at it for me, thank you.