Cliff on a Seashore
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a tall, jagged rock rising from a rough sea. The waves crash against the cliff, and the sky above is a mix of light and dark clouds. The whole scene is drawn with sharp lines and filled in with blue ink, giving it a cool, textured look. The artist used a technique where ink is pressed into carved wood, then white paint is added for highlights. This makes the lines stand out clearly against the blue background. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
