Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.5
1660
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
Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.5 is a 1660 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark, jagged landscape with steep cliffs and a winding river cutting through the scene. A bare tree stands on the left, its branches twisted against a rough sky. In the distance, a small cross sits on a rocky outcrop, the only sign of human touch in the wild terrain. The artist used sharp lines to create texture—every rock and leaf feels real. This kind of detailed printmaking is called etching, where the image is carved into metal and inked. Next, check out technique: etching to see how it works.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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