The Crow and her Young

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a lone figure standing under a big tree, holding a staff. The person wears a loose coat and a hat, looking out at a distant village by a river. The tree’s branches spread wide, and a crow flies near the top. The artist used lines to build up shadows and textures, like the rough bark or the folds in the person’s clothes. This was a common trick in etchings to add depth without color. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot carved into metal plates to make prints.