Untitled
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a quiet scene with three figures in a rocky landscape. A woman sits holding a baby, while an older man kneels beside them, reaching out. In the background, a donkey stands near a cave, and distant buildings peek through trees. The artist used deep shadows and smooth shading to make the figures stand out against the rough terrain. The print looks like it was made by pressing ink into a carved plate. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
