The Hill with the Two Large Trees
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet forest scene. Two big trees stand in the center, their branches twisting together. Smaller trees and bushes fill the background, with a winding path or stream cutting through the middle. The ground looks uneven, and the whole scene has a rough, textured feel. The artist used only lines and shading to create depth, with no color at all. This kind of print was likely made by etching, a method that lets artists carve fine details into metal. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints like this one.
