Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf is a 1622 ink by Andreas Bretschneider III, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene with two figures tangled in a tree. One person is lifting a child, while the other clings to the branches. The background has a distant town and swirling clouds, giving a sense of movement. The lines are rough and detailed, full of texture in the leaves and clothing. The print looks like a warning or lesson, with the title *Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf* (Example and Lesson of the Present World’s Course). The messy, dramatic style fits the Baroque period’s love of drama and emotion. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.
