A Bull Attacking a Lion 1600

Editor: This is Antonio Tempesta's "A Bull Attacking a Lion." I find the texture created by the etching quite striking. What can you tell me about this work? Curator: The means of production matter. Consider the labour involved in etching this level of detail. The lines and the creation of texture are all byproducts of a specific artistic process that involved acid, metal, and tools to achieve a desired density. It's less about high art, but more about what the artist did to create such a captivating piece. Editor: That's a fascinating perspective. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, thinking about art in terms of material and production shifts our understanding.