Engineers 1675

Editor: This print, "Engineers" by Antoinette Bouzonnet-Stella, showcases a procession of figures and horses. It looks like an ancient scene, but also seems to be celebrating labor and ingenuity. What do you see in this piece that I might be missing? Curator: The symbols of labor are quite striking, aren't they? Consider the procession itself. Processions often carry immense symbolic weight, representing power, conquest, or even religious devotion. Notice how the "engineers" are placed within this framework. Editor: So, is it suggesting that their skills and trades are something to be celebrated and valued? Curator: Precisely. The tools they carry aren't just implements; they're emblems of human capability. Also, observe the classical style. It's a visual link to a past where similar skills built empires. Does that connection change how you view the print now? Editor: Definitely, seeing it as a statement about the lasting importance of skill across time is very interesting.