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Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right

Stefano Della Bella , 1650

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right, by Stefano Della Bella, ink, 1650
Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right, by Stefano Della Bella, ink, 1650

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:center left in plate: Bella; by later hand, lower center in graphite within plate mark: 44; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 172; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 11X

About this work

Overview

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right is an etching on laid paper created by Stefano della Bella in 1650. It is one of over 1,000 prints produced during the artist's career.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bearded man with curly hair and a tall, feathered turban, his face turned to the side and a veil draped over his shoulder. The detailed rendering of his hair and clothing suggests a focus on capturing the subject's character and attire.

Technique & Style

The etching technique used by della Bella allows for rich textures and detailed lines, evident in the rendering of the subject's hair and clothing. The use of laid paper and etching was a common method for printmaking at the time.

History & Provenance

Stefano della Bella was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker from Florence, known for his diverse subjects and prolific output of prints and drawings.

Young Moor with a Slight Beard and Feathered Turban, Turned to the Left
Young Moor with a Slight Beard and Feathered Turban, Turned to the Left, Stefano Della Bella

Artist & collection

Portrait of Stefano Della Bella

Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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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Who painted Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right?

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right was painted by Stefano Della Bella in 1650.

Where can I see Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right?

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right?

Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Bearded Moor in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right?

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