The Presentation of Saint Ephesus to the Emperor Diocletian 1812

Editor: So, this is "The Presentation of Saint Ephesus to the Emperor Diocletian" by Conte Carlo Lasinio, currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. It seems to depict a stark contrast between faith and power. What strikes you about it? Curator: I'm drawn to the process behind its creation. What kind of labor went into producing these lines? Who consumed it and why? These reproductions democratized art, making it accessible beyond the elite. It challenges the notion of the unique art object. Editor: That's a very different perspective than I expected, fascinating! Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Understanding the material conditions illuminates the art's social function. It's about the "how" as much as the "what."