Gardens of Cardinal Coessi, Rome

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 garden scene with a statue atop a fountain in the center. Surrounding the statue are water features and pathways. A grand building with ornate designs is visible on the right, and people are scattered throughout the garden. Large trees are in the center of the scene, and the sky is filled with structured, billowing clouds. The etching style includes detailed fine lines for texture and intricate designs on the buildings and sculptures. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by shades of sepia or brown.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.25

  • 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

Q65575459

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