Upright Italian Landscapes: Woman on a Mule n.d.

Jan Both's etching "Upright Italian Landscapes: Woman on a Mule" depicts a mountainous Italian landscape, a popular subject for Dutch Golden Age artists. The scene shows a group of figures traveling along a winding path through a valley, with a woman riding a mule at the forefront. The etching's fine lines and detailed rendering of the natural world showcase Both's masterful technique, captivating viewers with the beauty of the Italian landscape. This work, created between 1618 and 1652, exemplifies the artistic trends of the time, where landscape painting gained significant popularity.