Baumbestandene Ebene, durch die sich ein Weg schlängelt, im Vordergrund rechts zwei rastende Wanderer 

Franz Kobell made this drawing, "Baumbestandene Ebene, durch die sich ein Weg schlängelt, im Vordergrund rechts zwei rastende Wanderer," using pen and ink on paper. The thin, porous nature of paper lends itself well to receiving the fluid lines of ink. Kobell masterfully exploits these properties to create a landscape filled with intricate detail. See how the ink bleeds slightly into the paper, softening the edges of the trees and adding a sense of depth. The texture of the paper itself becomes part of the artwork. In this seemingly simple drawing, we can appreciate the artist's skilled manipulation of modest materials. The labor is evident in the thousands of tiny strokes, an intense process that captures a serene scene. This challenges the traditional hierarchy of art, inviting us to see the value in both the subject matter and the artist's craft.