1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Black Groom with an Arabian Horse is a 1650 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man leading a horse by its bridle. The man wears a simple tunic and a turban, while the horse has a feathered saddle blanket. Both are sketched in bold, dark lines that fill the oval frame. The artist used fine, precise strokes to show texture—notice the horse’s muscle and the fabric’s folds. This style was common in the 1600s. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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