Saints Anania, Azaria, and Misael c. 17th century

Curator: Jacques Callot created this tiny engraving, Saints Anania, Azaria, and Misael. It’s only about 7.6 by 4.9 cm, residing now at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It feels like a medieval dreamscape! The figures almost float within that dense, linear space. Curator: Callot was a master of etching. The fine lines create a sense of depth and drama, considering it's a print, and the social aspect of the printing press. It was very inexpensive to share these images at the time. Editor: It's amazing that from this small piece, a powerful story unfolds—a testament to faith, rendered with such delicate touch! Curator: Yes, seeing how Callot depicts these three saints defying the king—it reflects a specific moment in cultural belief through the labor and materiality of engraving. Editor: Thinking about it, it almost feels like a tiny stage, and we're witnessing a miracle happening. Curator: Exactly, the interplay between the material and the spiritual gives it its enduring power. Editor: A truly fascinating intersection of craft and vision.