1608
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Hunters in a Forest near a Wooden Bridge is a 1608 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark forest with twisted trees and thick bushes. In the distance, a tall tower and buildings peek through the branches. On the left, two men with hats and tools seem to be working near a cart. The right side has a small wooden bridge and a few buildings with people inside. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures, making the scene feel dense and detailed. This is a classic example of how artists in this time used engraving to create depth. Look up engraving to see how this technique works.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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