Ornament Panel with Orpheus and the Judgment of Paris
1507
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1507
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print is packed with tiny scenes. Naked people, animals, and strange creatures fill every corner. Some figures are in circles, others in boxes. One scene shows a man playing a lyre while animals gather around. Another has a group of people arguing near a tree. The black lines are all carved into the metal plate. This is how the artist made the print—by pressing ink into the grooves. The details are sharp, even in the small spots. Want to see how this works? Look up engraving.
