A Small River in the Foreground with a Cow and Goat
1744
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1744
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a quiet forest scene with a small river cutting through the middle. Trees fill the background, their branches twisting together, while a few animals—a cow and a goat—stand near the water. The ground is uneven, with rocks and a hint of a path leading into the woods. The artist used only black and white, making the shadows deep and the light areas almost glowing. This creates a sense of depth, like you could step into the scene. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
