Artwork

Escorial, Spain

Escorial, Spain, by Melchior Küsel, ink, 1681
Escorial, Spain, by Melchior Küsel, ink, 1681

Escorial, Spain is an ink print by the Baroque artist Melchior Küsel. It dates from 1681 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Escorial, Spain is an etching by Melchior Küsel, created in 1681. The print depicts a bustling courtyard scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows the courtyard of the Escorial, a real location in Spain, with people engaging in various activities amidst grand architecture featuring columns, arches, and statues.

Technique & Style

The artist employed etching to achieve fine details through lines, resulting in a black-and-white representation of the scene with intricate architectural elements and a cloudy sky.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Melchior Küsel

Artist

Melchior Küsel

Melchior Küsel (1626–1684) was an artist, born in Augsburg.

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