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Palazzo di Spagna, Naples

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a harbor scene with ships, buildings, figures in period attire, and boats in the water. The brushstroke technique is fine and detailed, resembling an etching with precise lines. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily composed of different shades of brownish grays. A statue stands prominently to the right, drawing attention to the ornate architecture of a large building extending into the distance along the water's edge. The sky is covered with large, swirling clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1681
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3545 × 3252 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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