Three Men on a Rock
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three small figures standing on a rocky outcrop in a wild landscape. The scene is all in black and white, with rough, textured lines that make the trees and cliffs look jagged and dramatic. The figures are tiny compared to the towering trees and steep hills around them. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill in the scratched lines, creating a grainy, almost chaotic look. This was a way to make the scene feel raw and full of energy. Next, look up etching to see how this method works.
