Gardens of Prince Mattei, Rome

1681

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Melchior Küsel

Artist, German, 1626 - 1683

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist After, German, 1607 - 1641

This image features a garden scene with statuary as the main subject. Large, overhanging tree branches fill the upper portion of the composition. Two pedestals holding statues flank a larger reclining figure on a tomb or sarcophagus in the center. The artwork shows intricate brushstrokes or etching techniques depicting detailed textures in the statues and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, primarily in shades of brown and ink, typical of etchings or engravings. Two human figures appear close to us, interacting with the statues, providing scale and adding life to the setting. The environment extends into the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. II, no. 4, State p.162


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65575427

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