Landschap met twee galopperende paarden c. 1590 - 1637

Egbert Van Panderen created this print, *Landscape with Two Galloping Horses*, around the 1620s, using an engraving technique. The image is achieved through meticulously incised lines on a metal plate, likely copper. Ink is then applied to the plate, and the surface is wiped clean, leaving ink only in the engraved lines. The plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the image. Look closely at the varying densities of the lines; the cross-hatching creates depth, volume, and shading, giving the horses their muscular form and the landscape its texture. Engraving, a skilled craft, demands precision and control. The engraver’s hand guides the burin, a specialized cutting tool, to create these intricate details. The process is labor-intensive, highlighting the value placed on skilled craftsmanship during the period. Prints like these played a crucial role in disseminating images and ideas, acting as a form of mass media. Considering the materials and techniques offers insight into the value of craft and the role of prints in early modern visual culture.