Perspective de Ruel
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a fancy floral design in black and white. At the top, there’s a tall, twisted stem with big, detailed flowers and leaves branching out. Below, a smaller scene depicts a garden with a path, a building, and trees lining both sides. The tiny text at the bottom reads *La Perspective de Ruel*, which hints this might be a study of how things look from different angles. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and depth, making the flowers and leaves look three-dimensional. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this one create intricate details with just a burin and ink.