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Untitled

Unknown

1696

copper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque House

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1696 copper by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1696 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two people sitting inside a simple wooden house. One holds a scroll, the other leans over a low table. Outside, a bird perches on a branch, and a path winds through a garden with bushes and a stone wall. The roof looks heavy, with tiles stacked neatly. The tiny details—like the bird’s sharp eye or the way the house’s beams meet—make the scene feel alive. The text at the top is in an old script, but it’s hard to read without help. Next, check out Baroque to see how dramatic lighting and detail fit into this style.