Le stryge (The Vampire)

About this work

This sketch shows a giant, shadowy hand holding a cityscape like a map. The buildings are crowded and detailed, with a tall tower in the middle. Birds fly around the hand’s fingers, and the whole scene looks like it’s made from ink lines. The title at the bottom hints at something eerie—*"The Vampire"*—but the focus is on how the artist mixed real city views with fantasy. The lines are scratchy and precise, typical of certain printmaking methods. Check out etching to see how artists like this create deep, layered images.