Landscape with a Milkman
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene. A small boat sits near the shore, tied to a post. Tall trees and bushes fill the middle, with a fence running along the water’s edge. In the distance, a few buildings peek through the trees, and a ship sails on the river. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow. The boat and fence look almost like they’re made of quick strokes—no smooth details. Next, check out etching, drypoint to see how artists like Rembrandt made prints this way.
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