Landscape
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a black-and-white etching of a busy forest scene. Trees with thick, twisting branches fill most of the space, their leaves tangled together. In the background, a river winds through the landscape, and small figures—people, horses, and animals—move along its banks. The edges of the paper show a textured border, typical of old prints. The artist used fine lines to create depth, with shadows and light playing across the trees. The scene feels alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. Want to learn more? Try looking up etching.