Artwork
Turkish Town
Turkish Town is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Melchior Lorch. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Turkish Town is a 1570 woodcut print by Melchior Lorch, executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a town with a central tower, surrounded by smaller houses and trees, and a river at its base. The scene is rendered in black and white, with sharp, angular lines defining the architecture and foliage.
Technique & Style
The image was created using the woodcut technique, where a design is carved into a wood block, then inked to produce the print. This method, common in the 16th century, results in thick, solid lines characteristic of the work.
Artist & collection
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