Paris Writing Words of Love to Oenone

About this work

This engraving shows two figures in a wooded scene. One stands tall, holding a scroll and pointing upward, while the other kneels, looking up at them. The standing figure’s face is blurred, but their pose suggests they’re teaching or giving advice. The kneeling figure wears a cloak and seems to be listening closely. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, especially in the trees and clothing. This technique is called cross-hatching, where layers of lines create depth. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use it to add detail.