Moon
1569
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1569
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a woman with flowing hair and a long dress, holding a ship in one hand and a horn-like object in the other. Behind her, a small boat floats in the water, and a larger ship sails near the shore. She looks calm but powerful, with one arm raised as if guiding the scene. The word "Luna" is written at the top, hinting this might be about the moon. The artist carved the image into metal, a method that creates sharp, detailed lines. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.