August Gottlieb Spangenberg c. 18th century

Editor: Here we have Johann Gotthard Müller's portrait of August Gottlieb Spangenberg. It's a print, and I'm struck by the detail, especially considering the medium. What can you tell me about its making? Curator: Consider the labor involved in producing such a detailed print. Each line, each mark, meticulously etched, reflecting the engraver's skill and the demands of the printing process. How does that labor shape our understanding of Spangenberg and his place in society? Editor: That makes me think differently about the piece. Thank you. Curator: It's important to think of the production and not just the outcome.