1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Campo Vaccino is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a bustling scene in a large open area, possibly a field or a marketplace. The center of the image features a prominent stone structure, possibly an ancient ruin, surrounded by people and animals. In the foreground, a man is shown leaning on a staff, while a large animal, possibly a cow or a bull, lies on the ground nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and trees, with a cloudy sky above. The overall atmosphere is one of activity and energy, with many people and animals moving about. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Baroque movement.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![The Flight into Egypt [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3a100db72e6d25e3/thumb.webp)
