Atlantico II

Atlantico II depicts an expanse of open Atlantic water, likely rendered through Escudero's characteristic use of fine intaglio line work and aquatint tonal passages to capture the restless surface of deep ocean. The title's Roman numeral suggests this is the second in a series exploring the Atlantic, possibly varying the horizon placement or wave structure from its predecessor. Etched on heavyweight Hahnemühle 350 gr paper, the substrate's rigidity and texture support the precise acid-bitten marks that define Escudero's seascape practice. His approach to water involves layered biting of the copper plate to create differentiated tonal zones — darker depths, luminous crests — achieved without color through the density of crosshatching and burnished highlights. The composition likely emphasizes the vastness of open water over any coastal landmark, positioning the viewer at sea level or slightly elevated, confronting the Atlantic's horizontal dominance.