Armed Four-Master Putting Out to Sea
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Armed Four-Master Putting Out to Sea is a 1565 ink by Frans Huys, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a big, busy ship with four tall masts sailing into choppy water. The sails are full, and the hull is packed with details like ropes and crew members working. In the background, a small city with spires and buildings sits on the shore, while smaller boats float nearby. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures, making the ship look solid. This style is called cross-hatching—layers of lines create depth without color. Next, look up technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists make prints like this.
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