The Round Tower
1712
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Joachim Franz Beich
Joachim Franz Beich (1704–1714) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Round Tower is a 1712 ink by Joachim Franz Beich, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white scene of a tall, winding tower surrounded by thick trees. In the background, there’s a distant landscape with hills and a few small buildings. The lines are scratchy and detailed, giving the whole print a textured, almost sketchy look. The artist used a technique called drypoint to create this rich, layered effect—tiny grooves in the plate hold ink for deep shadows. The trees and clouds are drawn with quick, energetic strokes, making the scene feel alive despite the monochrome. Next, look up technique: drypoint to see how artists like Beich made these intricate prints.
Joachim Franz Beich (1704–1714) was an artist.
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