1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Turks and a Black Man is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows four people with their faces turned away, dressed in loose, flowing clothes. Their hair is pulled back in tight styles, and one person wears a hat. The lines are quick and scratchy, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a rough, textured look. This was common in the 1600s. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made 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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