{"title":"Melchior Kusel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"view-of-the-gulf-of-naples-melchior-kusel","title":"View of the Gulf of Naples - Melchior Küsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century etching by Melchior Küsel, depicting a classical terrace overlooking the bustling Gulf of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Melchior Küsel, titled 'Prospect dess Golfo zu Neapolis', captures a refined perspective of the Italian coastline during the late 17th century. Küsel, a German printmaker active in Augsburg, was known for his technical precision in copperplate engraving and etching. This work belongs to a series of topographical views that documented European cities and harbours, reflecting the period's fascination with travel and geographical discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around a stone terrace in the foreground, which acts as a viewing platform for the maritime scene beyond. Küsel employs a clear division between the architectural elements on the right, featuring classical balustrades and statuary, and the open expanse of the Gulf of Naples on the left. The inclusion of figures in contemporary 17th-century dress provides a sense of scale and human activity, while the distant ships suggest the commercial and naval importance of the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the characteristic linear economy of the era. Küsel uses varied hatching patterns to define the texture of the stone, the soft forms of the clouds, and the reflective surface of the water. The fountain in the centre of the terrace serves as a decorative anchor, drawing the eye toward the horizon. The work is typical of the 'prospect' genre, which aimed to provide an accurate, yet aesthetically composed, record of a location for an audience of armchair travellers and collectors. The print remains a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the Baroque period and the methods by which European artists disseminated knowledge of distant locales through the medium of the printed image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melchior Küsel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58897184457039,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58897202970959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58897203003727,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58897203036495,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58897203069263,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58897203102031,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58897203134799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58897203167567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58897203200335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58897203233103,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58897203265871,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58897203298639,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-the-Gulf-of-Naples_Poster_CompositorV1_1790508719137.jpg?v=1790509740"},{"product_id":"palace-of-cardinal-caraffa-at-naples-melchior-kusel","title":"Palace of Cardinal Caraffa at Naples - Melchior Küsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Melchior Küsel depicting the coastal Palace of Cardinal Caraffa in Naples, complete with maritime activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Melchior Küsel depicts the Palace of Cardinal Caraffa, situated near the water in Naples. Küsel, a German printmaker active in the seventeenth century, produced this work as part of a series documenting notable European architecture and sites. The composition focuses on the grand structure of the palace, which features a symmetrical design with classical columns, a raised terrace, and decorative statuary along the roofline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground shows a bustling maritime scene. Several small boats and a larger vessel with tall masts are moored near the palace walls, suggesting the importance of the sea to the site. Figures are scattered across the quay, providing a sense of scale to the massive architecture. The artist employs precise, thin lines to define the stonework of the building and the ripples of the water, while the sky is rendered with parallel hatching to create a sense of atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, the original German inscription identifies the location as a pleasure house near Naples, surrounded by the sea and belonging to the Viceroy. This print reflects the period interest in topographical documentation and the dissemination of architectural knowledge through engravings. The work demonstrates the technical skill of the Augsburg school of printmaking, where Küsel trained. The clarity of the perspective and the attention to detail in the architectural elements are characteristic of the era, which favoured a systematic approach to representing the built environment. This print offers a view into the historical appearance of Neapolitan coastal architecture during the seventeenth century, capturing both the formal grandeur of the palace and the daily activity of the harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melchior Küsel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58899818807631,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58899873956175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58899873988943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58899874021711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58899874054479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58899874087247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58899874120015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58899874152783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58899874185551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58899874218319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58899874251087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58899874283855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Palace-of-Cardinal-Caraffa-at-Naples_Poster_CompositorV1_1790538927658.jpg?v=1790539439"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/melchior-kusel.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}