The Visitation
1544
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1544
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a crowd of people in a busy scene. Some are standing, some are kneeling, and a few are lying down. A woman in the center holds a baby, while others gesture or look on. Buildings and columns fill the background, and the sky has a few clouds. Notice how the artist used lines to create shadows and depth—this isn’t paint, it’s ink. The details in the clothing and faces show careful work. Want to see more like this? Look up engraving.
