1653
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Colossal Statue of the Apennines is a 1653 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a huge statue of a mountain with a waterfall pouring down its side. In front of it, people are walking, sitting, and boating on a river. Trees surround the scene, and a few small buildings peek out near the water. The artist used fine lines to show details like the water’s movement and the folds in the people’s clothes. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out the technique: etching.
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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