In the Villa Adriana 

Editor: This is "In the Villa Adriana" by the British School. It looks like an etching. The contrast between the decaying architecture and the figures is striking. What do you see here? Curator: The etching technique is important. Consider the labor involved in creating these intricate lines. What materials were used? How does the printmaking process democratize access to this scene? It invites us to think about the consumption of Roman history. Editor: That's fascinating! So it's not just about the image, but the whole process? Curator: Exactly! The means of production shapes how we understand the Villa Adriana itself. Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way before. Curator: Reflecting on process opens up many more insights.