Shepherd in a Landscape
1660
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1660
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three figures in a wooded area. One person is pointing at something in the distance, while another holds a child. The trees and bushes are drawn with quick, sketchy lines, and the ground looks uneven. The artist used a technique called drypoint, which adds texture to the lines. This piece is small and detailed, showing how the artist captured movement and nature. Check out more about etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how these methods create different effects in prints.
