Large Rock at the River
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a dark, moody landscape with a big rock in the center. Trees with twisted branches frame the scene, and the sky above is a thin, pale line. In the background, a small building sits near the water’s edge, while the foreground has scattered rocks and ferns. The artist used shading to make the scene feel dramatic and quiet at once. The lines are precise but rough, giving it a hand-drawn, almost sketchy look. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
