Woodland River with a Boat c. 1590

"Woodland River with a Boat" is a drawing created by Agostino Carracci, a prominent Italian artist of the late 16th century. The drawing, completed around 1590, showcases Carracci’s masterful handling of pen and ink, capturing the delicate details of a tranquil river scene. A small boat with two figures is depicted traversing the water, surrounded by lush trees and foliage. The scene, created using a delicate hatching technique, evokes a serene and peaceful ambiance, highlighting Carracci's ability to render natural landscapes with great sensitivity. Carracci's work in the late 16th century was instrumental in the development of landscape painting in Italy, laying the groundwork for subsequent generations of artists.