Don Quixote beschützt Basilio 

This drawing, "Don Quixote beschützt Basilio," was made by Jacob Folkema in the 18th century with pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over pencil. The artist skillfully uses line and wash to create a sense of depth and drama. Folkema would have begun with a light pencil sketch, over which he laid precise pen work, defining the contours of the figures and landscape. The brown ink provides contrast and shadow, while the gray wash softens the forms and creates an atmospheric effect. Paper, ink, and graphite pencils were becoming increasingly available during this time, thanks to innovations in manufacturing. The artist's ability to manipulate these humble materials, imbuing them with life and emotion, elevates the drawing beyond its basic components. It reminds us that true artistry lies not just in the materials used, but in the skill and imagination of the maker.