Town Gate

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a town with a big castle-like gate on the right. Smaller houses line the street behind it, and a river runs in front. Two tiny people walk near the water, and a bridge arches over it. The sky is empty, just lines for clouds. The artist used fine lines to show every brick and window—even the trees look detailed. This kind of drawing was made by pressing ink into a metal plate. Next, check out how etching works.