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Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.5
Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.5 is an ink print by the Baroque artist Melchior Küsel. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.
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Overview
Rocky Landscape with Cross: pl.5 is an etching by Melchior Küsel, created in 1660.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rugged landscape with steep cliffs, a winding river, and a bare tree on the left. A small cross on a rocky outcrop is the only indication of human presence in the otherwise wild terrain.
Technique & Style
The etching features sharp lines that create a textured, detailed representation of the landscape. The artist's use of etching, a technique involving carving an image into metal and inking it, achieves a high level of realism.
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