Schellinger

Dutch, active 18th century

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The image shows a natural rock archway with foliage growing on it. In the foreground there are rocks and sparse vegetation. A small urn is seen under the archway, and a cloaked figure is pointing towards the scene. The rocks and foliage are depicted in shades of brown, with darker tones for shadows and lighter tones for sunlit areas. The background displays more rocks reaching up to a sky with a few clouds. The color scheme is primarily earthy browns, giving the image an antique look.
Johann Gottlieb Prestel, View of the Grotto by Heilbrunn, near Salzburg, 1780s, aquatint printed in brown with white heightening, on original mount with engraved title affixed, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2012.65.2

View of the Grotto by Heilbrunn, near Salzburg

Johann Gottlieb Prestel · 1780s · aquatint printed in brown with white heightening, on original mount with engraved title affixed ·  Accession ID  2012.65.2