Etterbeeke c. 16th century

Editor: This is "Etterbeeke" by Hans Collaert the Elder. It's quite detailed! I’m curious about the scene it depicts. How do you interpret the significance of the figures and architecture within this landscape? Curator: The figures, architecture, and landscape are all products of material and social conditions. Consider the labor involved in constructing that building, or the resources extracted to create this print. How do these material processes inform our understanding of the scene? Editor: That’s interesting. I hadn’t thought about the labor involved in the printmaking itself, or how the landscape reflects the resources available. Thanks! Curator: The social and economic context of the print production also shape its meaning and reception. Thinking about these factors offers a deeper understanding.