Spring
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Spring is a 1601 ink by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two figures standing in a lush, leafy forest. One is a child holding a staff, and the other is a woman in flowing robes. Around them, animals like a deer and a lamb wander peacefully. The background is packed with detailed branches, flowers, and tiny birds. The scene looks like a story—maybe a quiet moment where nature and people meet. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the leaves and folds of the clothes look almost real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carve images into metal.
