A Waterfall
1696
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1696
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a black-and-white scene of a waterfall surrounded by trees and hills. The water tumbles over rocks in the center, with bushes and branches framing it on both sides. In the distance, a small town sits on a hill, with a winding road leading up to it. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the rough bark of trees or the smooth flow of water. This kind of detailed linework is a hallmark of the etching technique. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Onofri created these crisp, precise images.