Persée et Andromede (Perseus and Andromeda)
1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dramatic scene of a woman tied to a rock by the sea, with a winged hero swooping down to rescue her. A sea monster rises from the waves behind her, while clouds swirl above. The artist used dark, swirling lines to show movement and tension. The title at the bottom names the figures as Perseus and Andromeda, a story from ancient myths. The rough, textured look comes from the printing method used. Next, look up technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these rich textures.
