Amalfi

About this work

This sketch shows a narrow street in a town, packed with tall buildings that lean close together. Rooftops are cluttered with pots, clotheslines, and a few people going about their day. The walls look old and weathered, with peeling plaster and dark patches. Shadows stretch long, making the scene feel quiet and a little gloomy. The artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the railing on the bridge to the shutters on the windows. This kind of drawing was made by pressing ink into grooves carved into a metal plate—it’s called drypoint. Next, check out the technique: drypoint to see how artists create texture like this.