Four Small Landscapes: No. 4, Cliff on the Seashore
1600
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1600
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a rocky cliff by the ocean. Waves crash against the shore, and the sky is full of swirling clouds. Two small figures stand near the top of the cliff, while another person sits below, looking out at the water. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to create depth. The texture of the waves and rocks looks almost carved into the surface. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
