Palazzo Villamena, Genoa
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Palazzo Villamena, Genoa is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a grand building by the sea. The structure has tall, narrow windows and ornate stonework. In front, a few people walk along a dock where ships are anchored. The sky is lightly sketched with clouds, and the water has small waves. The text at the bottom names the building *Palazzo Villamena* in Genoa. The artist used fine lines to show every detail, from the ropes on the ships to the folds in the clothes. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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