The Column: pl.1
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Column: pl.1 is a 1660 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a rocky hillside with a tall, narrow tower on the right. Below, a small village clings to the shore, where a river meets the sea. Trees dot the hills, and the sky is full of swirling lines—like wind or smoke. The artist used tiny scratches in the metal plate to create the texture, making the rocks and water look rough. This was a common way to make prints before photography. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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