Gardens of Cardinal Coessi, Rome

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a garden scene with a statue atop a fountain in the center. Surrounding the statue are water features and pathways. A grand building with ornate designs is visible on the right, and people are scattered throughout the garden. Large trees are in the center of the scene, and the sky is filled with structured, billowing clouds. The etching style includes detailed fine lines for texture and intricate designs on the buildings and sculptures. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by shades of sepia or brown.