Neptune Orders the Winds to Stop Blowing c. 17th century

Editor: This is Gérard Audran's engraving, "Neptune Orders the Winds to Stop Blowing" held at the Harvard Art Museums. The figures seem to tumble across the page. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Considering it's an engraving, it's crucial to examine Audran's technical skill in manipulating the copper plate. The lines themselves create a dynamic texture, simulating the chaos of the winds versus Neptune's command. How does the printmaking process itself affect the image's reception? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't thought about the labor involved in creating this. Curator: Precisely. The reproductive nature of printmaking also speaks to the artwork's accessibility and potential consumption within a broader social context. Editor: I see what you mean. Thanks for pointing that out.