"Ancestors" by Bill Jensen is a colored etching and aquatint work created on HMP paper, demonstrating the artist's mastery of intaglio techniques. The combination of etching and aquatint allows Jensen to achieve both precise linear elements and nuanced tonal variations, while the full margins preserve the print's integrity as a fine art object. Jensen's abstract approach in this work exemplifies his characteristic exploration of gestural mark making and chromatic complexity within the printmaking medium.