Gardens of Cardinal Coessi, Rome
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 Coessi, Rome is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, depicting Garden, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a serene garden scene. It's an etching from the 17th century. The artist included many details, like trees and a fountain, which makes it interesting because it gives us a glimpse of what gardens looked like back then, with lots of greenery and water features. The garden seems peaceful, with no people around. This suggests the artist wanted to focus on nature. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: etching.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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