Two Cows on a Ferry
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a castle by a river, with trees and a small boat carrying two cows and a person. The water looks calm, and the castle has tall towers and a moat. In the distance, you can see a few people walking and a church spire. The artist used fine lines to show details like the cows’ fur and the ripples in the water. This style is typical of etchings, where ink is scratched into metal plates. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
