Nymphs in a Landscape
1716
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1716
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a group of people in a forest. Some are sitting around a fire, while others tend to sheep. A woman in the distance stands near a hill, holding a staff. Trees and rocks fill the background, and the scene feels quiet and busy at once. The artist used a method called etching, where acid bites into a metal plate to create lines. This technique lets you see fine details in the leaves and clothing. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.
