Saints Sergius and Paul c. 17th century

Editor: This etching by Jacques Callot depicts Saints Sergius and Paul. It's so small and intricate! What can you tell me about this print? Curator: Look closely at the labor involved in creating these lines. Callot was a master printmaker, and his skill reflects a sophisticated understanding of materials and production. What does the act of reproducing religious imagery through printmaking suggest about its consumption in that era? Editor: It makes me think about wider access and distribution, perhaps? Curator: Exactly. This wasn't about unique, precious objects, but about disseminating ideas and beliefs through a reproducible medium. Editor: That definitely shifts my perspective on the image. Thanks! Curator: Mine, too. Thinking about its reach changes the way I see it.