1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Young Man Pursued by Death is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a young man running, his arms outstretched, with a shadowy figure with tangled hair and claw-like hands chasing him. The background is mostly blank, keeping focus on the two figures. The lines are loose and quick, with some darker shading for texture. The artist used pen and ink to create a dramatic scene, blending shadows and light to show movement. This style fits the Baroque period, where artists often used strong contrasts. Check out more about the Baroque movement to see how this fits into that era’s dramatic style.
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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