The Testimony of John
1578
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1578
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a man in old-fashioned clothes standing under a bare tree. Behind him, a small village with houses and people is tucked into a hilly landscape. The scene looks like a quiet moment, with no bright colors but lots of detailed lines. The text at the bottom calls it *The Testimony of John*, which hints it might be about a story from the Bible. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth, making the scene feel three-dimensional. Check out how this was made with the technique: engraving.
