1646
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fantastic Vases is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows five tall, ornate vases stacked in a row. Each one has twisted handles, swirling decorations, and spills over with flowers and vines. The middle vase has a face carved into its side, looking surprised. The background is plain, so the vases stand out sharply against it. The artist signed it at the bottom, and the text says it’s a "collection of vases." The flowers look wild and overgrown, almost like they’re bursting out of the vases. Next, look up 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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