1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Emblem is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a fancy coat of arms at the bottom, held up by two winged creatures. Above it, there’s a big building with lots of people walking and playing in a courtyard. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and trees frame the top edges like a window. The coat of arms has a shield with dots and a crown on top, which was often used to show family power. The people in the courtyard look like they’re doing everyday things, but the whole scene feels grand and controlled. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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