Woman Crossing a Stream
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1662
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a flowing robe, stepping carefully over a shallow stream. Behind her, two donkeys carry a heavy wooden cart loaded with boxes. The background has a few trees and rolling hills, all drawn in fine, detailed lines. The woman’s bare feet suggest she’s walking slowly, maybe carrying something herself. The donkeys look tired, pulling the cart through the water. This is made using etching, a technique where artists scratch into metal plates to create prints.
