1614
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Arcadian Landscape is a 1614 ink by Dutch 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills, scattered trees, and a winding path. Sheep graze near a small stream, while a lone figure tends to them. In the distance, a few buildings peek through the trees, and the sky is soft and cloudy. The artist used a woodcut method, carving the design into wood and printing it onto blue paper. This technique creates sharp lines and a textured look. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how artists made prints like this.
This Dutch artist made small, sharp engravings and etchings—mostly portraits and sea battles—printed from metal plates.
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