Two Horsemen on a Rocky Path
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a winding path through rough, rocky terrain. Two small figures on horseback ride along the trail, surrounded by twisted trees and jagged cliffs. The scene feels wild and uneven, with dark lines marking every crack and bump in the landscape. The artist used fine, sharp lines to create texture—notice how the rocks and trees look almost carved into the paper. This was done with a technique called drypoint. Next, look up drypoint to see how artists scratch delicate details into metal plates.
