Large Rock
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a dark, dense landscape with rough, jagged rocks in the center. Trees and bushes fill the scene, their branches twisted and full of tiny details. In the background, a faint building and some trees sit near a body of water, but everything looks shadowy and unclear. The artist used lines to create texture, making the rocks and plants look almost three-dimensional. The dark tones dominate, with only a few lighter spots breaking through. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this one create deep, layered prints.