1700
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Woman on the Hinny is a 1700 ink by Jan Both, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet, wooded scene with a winding path cutting through trees and bushes. A small group of people and animals are gathered near a rocky outcrop, while a body of water sits at the bottom. The trees are detailed with branching lines, and the sky is lightly textured. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the scene feel both busy and peaceful. The paper has a textured look, typical of etchings from this time. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jan Dirksz Both was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher, who made an important contribution to the development of Dutch Italianate landscape painting.
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