Gardens, Cardinal Deti, Frascati

1681

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Melchior Küsel

Artist, German, 1626 - 1683

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist After, German, 1607 - 1641

The image shows a view from eye level, looking slightly upward toward two statues in a garden scene. The statues of nymphs are on tall pedestals, one on the left and another on the right. Two figures are near the statues, engaged in conversation, and a small figure is walking away. The scene features intricate etching details of leaves and textures on the statues and trees, rendered in black and white. A canopy of leaves in the distance adds depth to the enclosed garden setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.26

  • 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

Q65575476

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