Illustration to Jean Desmarets' "L'Ariane"
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting under a bare tree, holding a scroll. Around her, a crowd of people looks up, some on horseback. In the distance, a village and rolling hills fade into the sky. The woman’s calm pose stands out against the busy scene—she seems untouched by the chaos below. The artist used sharp lines to create depth and movement, especially in the trees and clothes. Check out etching to see how artists like Bosse made prints with needles.
