The Rest before the Inn
1652
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a tired traveler on horseback, surrounded by sheep and goats. A woman leans over to help, while two men watch from the side. The scene looks like a countryside stop, with rough trees and a simple fence. The artist used sharp lines to show texture—notice how the horse’s fur and the sheep’s wool look almost real. This was done with a technique called etching. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
