1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cow and Young Shepherd at a Fountain is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a young shepherd leaning on a fountain, gazing at a cow. The scene is set in a serene landscape with trees and a distant building. The shepherd wears a simple tunic and hat, while the cow stands calmly beside him. The etching is rendered in fine lines, with delicate shading that captures the textures of the stone fountain and the cow's fur. The background is subtly suggested, with gentle lines that evoke the softness of the landscape. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque style, with its emphasis on naturalism and attention to detail. For more on this style, look into 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.
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