Untitled
1725
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1725
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a dramatic pose, leaning back on a curved surface like a bridge or balcony. She’s dressed in loose, flowing robes, one arm raised as if reaching for something. Her hair is styled simply, and her face has a calm but intense expression. The background is mostly empty except for a few plants and a small building in the distance. The artist used only black ink to create deep shadows and texture, especially in her clothing and hair. The lines are sharp and precise, building up dark areas with tiny crisscrossed strokes. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines like this to make shadows pop.
