Landscape with Cross and Figures
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1772
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Cross and Figures is a 1772 ink by Georg Eisenmann, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, jagged landscape with rough hills and a twisted tree on the left. A small group of people stands near a cross on a flat area, while a river winds below. The sky is light, with wispy clouds and faint lines suggesting distance. The artist used sharp, scratchy lines to create texture, making the scene feel uneven and dramatic. This style was common in etchings, where the plate is carved to print different tones. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
