1609
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Woodland Scene with a Waterfall is a 1609 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dark forest with towering trees framing a rocky waterfall. In the distance, a small town sits by a river, with boats and a church spire visible. The sky is dramatic, with swirling clouds and a few birds flying. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, especially in the trees and rocks. This style makes the scene feel both wild and carefully planned. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
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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