Villa Aquaviva
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
Dominant colour
Villa Aquaviva is a 1681 ink by Melchior Küsel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a grand villa with tall columns and stairs leading up to it. Trees frame the scene, and people in old-fashioned clothes are gathered around—some standing, some sitting, some climbing the steps. On either side of the stairs, two large statues of naked women hold up the roof of a small porch. The text at the bottom reads *"Villa Aquaviva"* in old-style letters. The artist used lines and shading to make the scene look three-dimensional, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one created detailed prints.
Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.
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