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Deer Chased by a Dog to the Right

Stefano Della Bella

1637

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque hunting

Dominant colour

Deer Chased by a Dog to the Right is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?: 1637 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a deer running to the right, chased by a dog. The deer is the main focus, with the dog close behind. It's interesting that the artist used simple lines to convey movement. The scene is set in a natural environment, with trees and foliage surrounding the deer and dog. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: etching.