View through a Pierced Rock
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a dark, rocky landscape with a small opening in the center. Through the gap, you can see a quiet scene of trees, a river, and a few boats. The edges of the rock are covered in tiny, scratchy lines, almost like a spiderweb. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto a metal plate. This creates those sharp, textured lines you see everywhere. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how this kind of printmaking works.
