Landscape with a Shepherd Couple

About this work

This print shows a lone tree standing on a hillside, its twisted branches reaching in all directions. Below, two small figures—likely a shepherd and their partner—walk along a path, dwarfed by the landscape. The sky is a soft, wavy line, blending into the earthy tones of the ground. The artist used layers of ink to create deep shadows and light, making the scene feel both dark and textured. This method was tricky but gave the print a dramatic, almost sculpted look. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists like this one carved images into wood.