A landscape with water in the foreground and mountains in the distance 1625 - 1673

Salvator Rosa's etching, *A landscape with water in the foreground and mountains in the distance*, was created between 1625 and 1673. Known for his dramatic landscapes, Rosa employs a powerful interplay of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and movement. The prominent tree in the foreground, its branches reaching towards the sky, acts as a focal point drawing the viewer's eye through the composition. The etching's detailed lines and hatched textures depict the rugged terrain, adding to the work's dynamism. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Rosa's mastery of etching, a technique he used to capture the beauty and wildness of the natural world.