The Mule Driver
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet countryside scene. A man leads two mules along a dirt path near a river, while others rest under a large tree. In the background, a village sits among rolling hills and scattered trees. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand drama. The lines are precise, capturing details like the mules’ fur and the folds of the man’s clothes. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
