Cliff on a Seashore, from Four Small Landscapes Possibly 1597 - 1620

"Cliff on a Seashore, from Four Small Landscapes" is an etching and engraving created by Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius, sometime between 1597 and 1620. The print is a small work, measuring only 116 × 146 mm, depicting a rocky cliff on a coastline. The detailed lines and cross-hatching of the engraving create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the roughness of the cliffs and the choppy waves of the sea. This work is characteristic of Goltzius’ later period, which was influenced by the Italian Mannerist style, marked by its dramatic use of light and shadow. The print is currently held by the Art Institute of Chicago.