Flower Print no.2
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a simple flower design. It's an etching, which is a technique where the artist scratches a design into a metal plate. The plate is then inked and pressed into paper to create the image. The flower pattern is detailed and intricate, suggesting the artist had a steady hand. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the method of etching.