Ornament
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a sheet covered in tiny, detailed ornaments. It looks like lace made of metal. The artist filled every inch with patterns. Master AD cut these lines into a metal plate. Ink went in the grooves, then pressed onto paper. No brushes were used here. Try making your own cross-hatching like this. See examples at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
