Gardens of Cardinal Aldobrandini, 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 is an etching of a formal garden with a water feature. The viewpoint appears elevated, looking down into the garden enclosed by a decorated wall. The horizon is high in the image under a cloudy sky. The etching has detailed lines creating textures for foliage and masonry. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of brown and sepia. Statues on each side pour water into the central fountain, surrounded by trees and bushes. Tall trees are visible in the distant background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.21

  • 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

Q65575451

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