Amorin, legende med dyr 1671 - 1738

Hendrik Krock created this drawing, Amorin, legende med dyr, using black and white chalk on grey paper. The choice of chalk, a relatively soft and yielding material, allows for subtle gradations of tone and the creation of delicate, almost ethereal effects. The grey paper serves as a middle ground, from which the artist can build up highlights with white chalk and deepen shadows with black. Krock’s technique involves layering and blending, creating a sense of depth and volume, with the chalk’s texture adding a tactile quality to the surface. The drawing captures a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, typical of the medium, and contrasts to painting. Paying attention to the labor and skill invested in the process, and how it speaks to the artist's intention and the work's cultural significance, challenges traditional distinctions between drawing and painting.