Mother with a Baby in Her Arms 1656 - 1658

Editor: Here we have "Mother with a Baby in Her Arms" by Salvator Rosa. It's a delicate etching, but the mother's gaze feels so direct. What strikes you about it? Curator: The etcher's needle, the copper plate, and the printing press itself are all tools that democratized image production. How does this relatively accessible medium affect the perception and distribution of such an intimate, everyday subject? Editor: That's a great point, it does change things when it is easily distributed. Thanks for sharing your perspective! Curator: It changes how we view the labour of art. Thank you!