View in Stairmarck
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
View in Stairmarck is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dense forest with tall, twisted trees and rocky hills in the background. A winding river cuts through the scene, and a few small figures—some standing, some fishing—dot the banks. The trees are dark and detailed, while the water looks smooth and calm. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees look thick and the sky faint. The text at the bottom names a place called *Steirmarck*, but we don’t know more about it here. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists carve images into metal.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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