The port of Kos
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
This print shows a busy harbor town from above. Buildings crowd the shore, packed close together with narrow streets winding between them. Ships dot the water near the docks, and a long pier stretches out into the harbor. The whole scene is drawn in stark black and white, with no shading—just clean lines against a dark background. The artist used only two tones: the white lines stand out sharply against the deep black, making the shapes pop. It’s like a map or a diagram, but with more detail in the buildings. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next—it’s a technique that plays with light and dark.
