1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Baggage Train is a 1641 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a long line of soldiers, horses, and wagons crossing a shallow river. In the distance, more troops march along a road, while a few animals lie dead on the bank. The scene is busy but orderly, with people riding horses or walking beside the wagons. The artist used fine lines to show every detail—even the soldiers’ hats and the horses’ muscles. The text at the bottom names it *Baggage Train*, hinting at a military theme. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
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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