Winter
1570
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1570
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving is packed with tiny scenes. In the center, a man in a big coat holds a globe. Around him, people are busy—some play, some work, some sleep. A castle and trees fill the background, with tiny figures climbing or skating on a frozen pond. Notice how the artist used lots of lines to show depth. The details are sharp, even in the small figures. Want to see how this kind of line work is done? Look up engraving.
