The Angler
1712
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1712
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Angler is a 1712 ink by Joachim Franz Beich, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet scene of a person sitting by a riverbank. They’re holding a fishing rod, watching the water. Around them, bare trees stand against a hilly, rocky landscape under a cloudy sky. The artist used shading to show depth in the trees and rocks, making the scene feel detailed even though it’s just black and white. The person looks small compared to the big, wild nature around them. This is an example of the technique: etching.
