The Covered Rocks 1640

"The Covered Rocks" (1640), a landscape etching by Laurent de La Hyre, depicts a tranquil scene of a river winding through a wooded landscape. The focus of the composition is the rock formation on the left side of the etching. The artist's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the composition. De La Hyre's work is known for its delicate detail and subtle contrasts, which perfectly capture the beauty of the natural world.