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Portrait of Küsel, Mathäus

Küsel, Mathäus

1629–1681

Born: 1629, Augsburg

Died: 1681, Augsburg

Gender: male

Occupations

painter

copper engraver

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Artworks

72 artworks

Text to accompany plate illustrating the fireworks display celebrating the birth of Prince Max Emmanuel of Bavaria, Munich, 1662

Text to accompany plate illustrating the fireworks display celebrating the birth of Prince Max Emmanuel of Bavaria, Munich, 1662

1662

Theatrical scene with four figures on a staircase in the distance, two of which are engaged in a brawl

Theatrical scene with four figures on a staircase in the distance, two of which are engaged in a brawl

ca. 1660–82

The Elysian Fields; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

The Elysian Fields; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

A grotto with collapsing rocks, opening to a sky full of the enthroned gods of Olympus, including Jupiter, Apollo, Mars, Venus, and Mercury; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

A grotto with collapsing rocks, opening to a sky full of the enthroned gods of Olympus, including Jupiter, Apollo, Mars, Venus, and Mercury; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

The Seat of Saturn; Saturn at center, seated on a throne of rubble, conversing with a king and three men who stand before him; lining the walls on each side are four figures of Saturn devouring children; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

The Seat of Saturn; Saturn at center, seated on a throne of rubble, conversing with a king and three men who stand before him; lining the walls on each side are four figures of Saturn devouring children; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

Prologue; the stage curtain is lifted to reveal a soldier on an elephant surrounded by his army; above Jupiter and his eagle look down on men carrying boulders; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

Prologue; the stage curtain is lifted to reveal a soldier on an elephant surrounded by his army; above Jupiter and his eagle look down on men carrying boulders; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

An army marching through a field; soldiers on foot at left and right, while others ride elephants and camels down the center; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

An army marching through a field; soldiers on foot at left and right, while others ride elephants and camels down the center; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

Magnificent Hall of Astrea; men and women gathered in the street to view a procession through a triumphal arch and down the stairs into the city; the procession is led by a female wearing a crown, she is followed by various figures in varying costume; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

Magnificent Hall of Astrea; men and women gathered in the street to view a procession through a triumphal arch and down the stairs into the city; the procession is led by a female wearing a crown, she is followed by various figures in varying costume; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

Men and women gathererd in the street to view the entrance of a royal figure, who is carried into the city on a throne; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

Men and women gathererd in the street to view the entrance of a royal figure, who is carried into the city on a throne; set design from 'La Monarchia Latina Trionfante'

1678

The Arsenal; two soldiers conversing with two women on the right as a group of soldiers look on from the left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

The Arsenal; two soldiers conversing with two women on the right as a group of soldiers look on from the left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

The Roman curia with guards in the anteroom; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

The Roman curia with guards in the anteroom; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A woman standing on the right side of a road lined with columns; at center a statue of a female with cupid flying nearby; to the left, a woman emerging from the clouds as another sits among flames above; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A woman standing on the right side of a road lined with columns; at center a statue of a female with cupid flying nearby; to the left, a woman emerging from the clouds as another sits among flames above; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Throne room with a man in classical armor standing at center addressing a man seated on a throne at left; soldiers lined on either side of the room; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

Throne room with a man in classical armor standing at center addressing a man seated on a throne at left; soldiers lined on either side of the room; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Two women holding a banner at center as a phoenix rises above; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

Two women holding a banner at center as a phoenix rises above; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A sacrifice to the Olympian gods taking place at the end of a path lined with statues and foliage; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A sacrifice to the Olympian gods taking place at the end of a path lined with statues and foliage; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Three men at center, an old man who holding out an open book for a soldier to sign as a smaller man stands to the left holding ink; a large group of men surround them; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

Three men at center, an old man who holding out an open book for a soldier to sign as a smaller man stands to the left holding ink; a large group of men surround them; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A large gathering of people in the street as a goddess races across the sky in a chariot led by four horses; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A large gathering of people in the street as a goddess races across the sky in a chariot led by four horses; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A large group gathered in a courtyard before a domed structure; musicians play at left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A large group gathered in a courtyard before a domed structure; musicians play at left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A row boat leading a ship to shore while a large group of figures looks on from the coast and along the bridge at center; a deity appears in the sky at upper left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A row boat leading a ship to shore while a large group of figures looks on from the coast and along the bridge at center; a deity appears in the sky at upper left; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Two men in classical armor and two women looking at the mechanical devices on either side of an open courtyard; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

Two men in classical armor and two women looking at the mechanical devices on either side of an open courtyard; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

A woman standing on an empty street, gazing up at the Olympian gods in the sky; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

A woman standing on an empty street, gazing up at the Olympian gods in the sky; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Figures gathered at a seaport as a ship arrives; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

Figures gathered at a seaport as a ship arrives; set design from 'Il Fuoco Eterno'

1674

Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, surrounded by demons; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, surrounded by demons; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

1668

Atrium of the Palace of Venus; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

Atrium of the Palace of Venus; set design from 'Il Pomo D'Oro'

1668