View of Meers
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
View of Meers is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a busy harbor scene with ships, people, and a large building in the background. The water is full of boats—some small, some big—while workers and horses move supplies near the dock. A few figures stand on the rooftops, and the whole scene looks detailed but a bit chaotic. The title at the bottom, *View of Meers*, hints this might be a real place, but the artist focused more on the activity than the exact location. The lines and shading give it a textured, almost sketchy feel, which was a common way to make prints back then. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made their work.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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