English Views: Isle of Wight from Portsmouth
1652
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1652
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white etching of a coastal scene. Two riders on horseback stand on a sandy shore, looking out at a small harbor. Behind them, a town with clustered buildings sits along the water, and rolling hills rise in the distance. The text labels the island as "Wight In" (likely the Isle of Wight) and the town as "Portsmouth." The artist used fine lines to show details like waves, ships, and the riders’ clothing. Next, check out Wenceslaus Hollar to see more of his precise, detailed etchings.
