1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Emblems for the Funeral of Prince Francesco de Medici is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image presents four etchings on a single sheet of laid paper, each featuring a unique emblem. The top-left emblem showcases a banner with an inscription, accompanied by a skull and a crown. The top-right emblem displays a banner with an inscription, flanked by a skull and a crown. The bottom-left emblem features a banner with an inscription, surrounded by a skull and a crown. The bottom-right emblem presents a banner with an inscription, accompanied by a skull and a crown. Each emblem is distinct, yet they share a common thread - the presence of skulls and crowns. The use of these symbols suggests a connection to mortality and power. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Stefano Della Bella.
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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