Artwork
Landscape with an Obelisk
Landscape with an Obelisk is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Antoine Jacquard. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with an Obelisk is an engraving created by Antoine Jacquard in 1612. It is a circular print that showcases the artist's skill in rendering detailed scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene landscape centered around a tall obelisk, accompanied by trees, a small building, and a body of water. The scene is surrounded by intricate patterns and foliage.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching, using tiny repeated lines to create texture and depth. This technique allows the flat surface to appear three-dimensional, with varying dark and light areas.
Context
As an engraving, Landscape with an Obelisk exemplifies the printmaking techniques of its time, utilizing methods characteristic of artists working in this medium.
Artist & collection
