1558
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cephalus and Procris is a 1558 ink by Hieronymus Cock, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet forest scene with a winding river cutting through it. A lone tree stands near the center, its branches bare, while smaller bushes dot the banks. In the distance, a small town hugs a hillside, and a church spire rises above the rooftops. The sky is light, with a few clouds and birds flying near the top. Notice how the artist used fine lines to create depth—trees and buildings fade into the background. The scene feels peaceful, almost like a story waiting to unfold. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists like Cock made prints like this.
Hieronymus Cock, or Hieronymus Wellens de Cock, (1518 – 3 October 1570) was a Flemish painter and etcher as well as a publisher and distributor of prints.
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