1661
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Entrance of the Prince of Tuscany is a 1661 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a grand scene of a large, circular courtyard filled with people and animals. In the center, a man is shown holding a large globe, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The courtyard is surrounded by buildings, with a large dome visible in the background. The scene is filled with intricate details, including the various animals and people in the courtyard. The use of etching on laid paper creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall visual interest of the piece. The painting's use of allegory adds an extra layer of meaning, inviting the viewer to interpret the scene in their own way. To learn more about this style, explore 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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
![The Flight into Egypt [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/3a100db72e6d25e3/thumb.webp)
