Untitled
1710
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1710
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print is all black ink and a little red. Two men are fighting—one with a sword, the other with a spear. They’re tangled up, arms and legs twisted together. Behind them, a big cloud swirls with lightning. One man’s face looks scared, the other’s is fierce. A red stamp sits in the middle, like a seal. The artist used thick, fast lines to show movement. The men’s muscles bulge, and the cloud looks like it’s about to explode. This style makes everything feel urgent. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build drama with lines.
