Two Mastiffs beside a Fountain
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows two dogs by a fountain. The dogs look alert, sitting near water that’s drawn with quick, wavy lines. Trees and bushes fill the background, all sketched in dark, scratchy marks. The artist used a method that lets ink fill the lines deeply. This makes the drawing look both rough and detailed at once. Check out etching to see how this technique works.
