1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape is a 1635 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a serene landscape with a river, trees, and a few buildings in the background. A person stands on the riverbank, looking out at the water. In the foreground, a large tree trunk dominates the left side of the image, while a smaller tree grows on the right. The buildings in the distance are surrounded by lush greenery, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Seventeenth-century French printmakers turned ink into story. Their tools were burin and acid, paper their stage. Look at the Beggar Woman with Rosary (1622), etched on laid paper, her hands folded around faith, or The…
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