Dido spreekt met haar zuster Anna over Aeneas 1600 - 1604

Mattheus Terwesten created this drawing, "Dido speaking with her sister Anna about Aeneas," using pen and brown ink, with a brown wash. The delicate lines and shading of the drawing are the result of the artist's skilled hand, carefully building up the image layer by layer. The flowing lines and soft washes give the drawing a sense of movement and energy, while the brown ink creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. This was an ideal medium for the artist to depict the intimacy between the two figures, and to highlight their soft skin. Terwesten belonged to a period where the status of the artist was changing, and the idea of artistic genius took hold. Drawings like this reflect a change in production method. The artist has become a specialist, and his work is regarded as having a special value. This drawing invites us to appreciate the artistry of traditional techniques, and understand its place in the world of fine art.