Architectural Motif with a Landscape
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Architectural Motif with a Landscape is a 1690 ink by Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white drawing of a fancy, swirly frame. Inside the frame sits a tiny landscape with a house, trees, and a river. The frame itself looks like it’s made of stone, with two eyes carved into the sides. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch into the paper, creating lots of texture. This style was common in the 1600s. Look up etching to see how artists make these detailed prints.
