Balpoggio, Villa of Duke di Ceri

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 depicts a view of a formal garden with statues. The horizon is not distinctly visible, as the scene is framed by trees and foliage. There is a variety of classical statues placed along what could be considered a pathway or courtyard area, with two figures close to us in the scene. The artwork appears to be an etching, characterized by detailed linework and a monochromatic palette. The play of light and shadow adds depth and contrasts the sculptures with the surrounding greenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.18

  • 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

Q65575446

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