The Enclosed Valley
Rijksmuseum

The Enclosed Valley

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Rijksmuseum

Clearly visible in this impression are the areas of shadow Segers added by scratching directly in the etching plate with a sharp needle. This ‘drypoint technique’ had never before been used to create tone.

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