Colossal Statue of the Apennines
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Colossal Statue of the Apennines is a 1653 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a towering waterfall with a giant rock formation behind it. In the foreground, people walk, sit, and talk near a small bridge and a pool. Some are in boats, others stand or lean on the railing, while a few figures near the water look like they’re bathing or fishing. The artist used sharp lines to show the water’s movement and the rough texture of the rocks. The scene looks busy but also peaceful, with people enjoying the landscape. This is made using etching, a technique where artists scratch into a metal plate to create lines.
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