Roman Landscape
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a quiet, rolling landscape with a small village nestled in the distance. Trees with twisting branches fill the right side, while a winding river cuts through the scene. The sky is light, with soft lines suggesting gentle clouds. The artist used shading to create depth, making the trees and hills look solid. This was done without color—just black lines on a light background. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one make prints.