Landscape with the Temptation of Christ
1554
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1554
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with the Temptation of Christ is a 1554 ink by Hieronymus Cock, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a detailed black-and-white scene of a forest with twisted trees and a winding path. In the background, there’s a small town by a river, and a few people are fishing or walking. On the left side, three figures stand near a rocky area—one looks like they’re pointing or talking, while another holds something like a book. The Latin text at the bottom hints this might be a religious story, but the focus is on the natural scene. The artist used lines to create depth, making the trees and shadows look real. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
