1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Arms with a Dedication to Grand Duke Ferdinand II is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a powerful winged figure holding a crown and a spear. The figure looks fierce, with sharp lines and dramatic shading. Its wings spread wide, and the crown sits heavy on its head, like a symbol of authority. The text below names a grand duke—Ferdinand II—and calls it a "dedication," meaning this might be a tribute. The style is bold and dramatic, typical of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Della Bella carved these detailed lines.
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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