Two Galleys and their Launches
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two big ships with tall masts and flags sailing near a rocky shore. Smaller boats full of people float in front of them, while more ships sit anchored in the background. The shore has a hill with buildings and trees, and the water looks choppy with waves. The artist used fine lines to show every rope, sail, and ripple—no paint, just ink pressed into the paper. This style is called *etching*, where acid bites into metal plates to create the image. Next, look up technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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