Lion Hunt c. 17th century

Editor: This is "Lion Hunt" by Willem Pietersz. de Leeuw. It looks like it was made with etching. All these writhing bodies—it's so intense! What stands out to you? Curator: It's the labor intensity that strikes me. Think of the repetitive, skilled actions required to create this dense network of lines on a metal plate. How does this mode of production affect our perception of the hunt itself? Editor: That's a great point! I was just looking at the figures, but the *making* of it…changes the whole experience of viewing. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. By understanding production, we can understand how the print functions as a commodity and a carrier of social values.