Istria, Carnero Gulf
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
Istria, Carnero Gulf is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a rocky coastline with jagged cliffs and a small boat near shore. Two people stand on a grassy slope, one holding a long pole, while others gather near a fire in the distance. Trees frame the left side, and the water stretches out toward a faint horizon. The text at the bottom reads *"Prospect in Istria gezichnet an dem Golfo Carnero"*—meaning this is a view of the Carnero Gulf in Istria. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel dramatic. Want to know more about how this was made? Look up etching.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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