The Pointed 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 black-and-white landscape with jagged rocks, twisted trees, and a winding path. The sky is empty, and the ground looks rough and uneven. Dark lines create texture in the trees and hills, while the path cuts through the scene like a quiet trail. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, making the details pop. This kind of printmaking was new and tricky back then. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
