Saint Joseph of Arimathia c. 17th century

Editor: Here we see Jacques Callot's "Saint Joseph of Arimathia," an etching only a few inches tall. What strikes me is the level of detail Callot achieved with such a small printing plate. What stands out to you about the work? Curator: The means of production are key here. Consider the physical labor involved in creating such intricate lines. How does this connect with the religious labor of Saint Joseph, who prepared Christ's body? Editor: That's an interesting parallel I hadn't considered! Curator: The etching process itself—the acid, the metal, the pressing—these materials contribute to the work's meaning. It shifts our understanding of the divine from the ethereal to the material. Editor: So, you're saying the very act of *making* the art enhances its theological message? That’s given me a lot to think about.