Gardens of Cardinal Aldobrandini, Frascati
1681
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Melchior Küsel
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gardens of Cardinal Aldobrandini, Frascati is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a fancy garden with fountains, statues, and winding paths. A tall building with columns sits in the background, while a smaller pavilion with two ornate vases on top stands near the center. Trees and bushes are neatly trimmed, and a few people walk or stand around. Water sprays from fountains, and a statue of a woman holds a vase. The text at the bottom calls it the *Gardens of Cardinal Aldobrandini*, hinting this was a real place meant to impress visitors. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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