Bridge
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bridge is a 1646 ink by Thomas Wyck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy stone bridge crowded with people and animals. The structure has three tall arches, and the water below looks choppy. Trees and buildings line the far side of the bridge, while a few small boats float near the shore. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the rough stone of the bridge and the folds in the people’s clothes. This style is typical of etchings, where ink is scratched into a metal plate. Look up etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
