1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Child Playing with a Dog is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a playful scene of a child and a dog. The child, with curly hair, sits on the left side of the image, holding the dog's paw in their right hand. The dog, positioned in front of the child, faces away from the viewer. In the background, a landscape unfolds with trees, buildings, and a cloudy sky. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of movement and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The child's gentle interaction with the dog conveys a sense of innocence and joy. The delicate lines and subtle shading in this etching are reminiscent of the Baroque style, characterized by its use of light and shadow to create depth and emotion.
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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