Drawing, but also etching and engraving, starts by making lines. You can express almost anything with lines, and a form can be created with just a simple outline. Close hatching creates light and dark contrasts that suggest light and volume. Rembrandt was a master of the versatile line and his ability to capture a facial expression or a posture using just a few strokes is second to none. The Print Room’s 16th and 17th century prints and drawings brought together for this exhibition show the many artistic possibilities of lines. Using a drawing pen or etching needle, in a restrained or spontaneous manner, each line reflects the maker’s signature.