The Stream
1696
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1696
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Stream is a 1696 ink by Crescenzio Onofri, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet landscape with a winding stream cutting through a wooded area. Trees with thick branches frame the scene, and a small bridge arches over the water. In the distance, a few buildings sit on a hillside, and two tiny figures walk near the stream. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and hills look solid while keeping the sky light. This kind of printmaking is called *etching*—where acid eats into a metal plate to create the lines. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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