The Enclosed Valley

line etching and drypoint in blue, on linen with a yellow ground, second state of four, c. 1625-1630

Clearly visible in this impression are the areas of shadow Segers added by scratching directly in the etching plate with a sharp needle. This ‘drypoint technique’ had never before been used to create tone.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-H-OB-812
  • Dimensionsheight 104 mm x width 183 mm
  • Physical characteristicslijnets en drogenaald, gedrukt in blauw op linnen geprepareerd met een loodhoudende gele grondering; kaderlijnen in bruine inkt