1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with a Well is a 1650 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper presents a serene landscape, with a well situated on the right side. The well is framed by a brick structure, complete with a roof and a bucket suspended from a rope. In the background, a small village is visible, featuring several buildings and trees. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil scene. The overall effect is one of peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world depicted in the artwork. For more information on the technique used to create this piece, explore the art of etching.
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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