Clovis and Clotilda
1657
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1657
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Clovis and Clotilda is a 1657 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a dramatic scene of a man on horseback, leading a group of people through a stormy landscape. Above them, two cherubs hold a decorative frame, while a woman’s face floats below, framed by swirling leaves and vines. The sky is dark with clouds, and the figures look tense and urgent. The scene is framed like a stage, with ornate scrollwork and flowers around the edges—this isn’t just a scene, it’s a story told with extra flair. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to make everything feel intense and alive. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
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