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Palazzo Villamena, Genoa

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view between two detailed buildings looking towards the sea. The horizon is visible approximately one-third from the top, with small and large ships on the water. The etching style uses lines and crosshatching for textures, depicting the buildings, ships, and clouds. The composition is monochromatic with shades of black and white, giving a historical feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1681
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3561 × 3266 px
Public Domain
Yes
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