1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Turks Wearing Turbans is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows four men wearing turbans, facing each other in pairs. Their turbans are wrapped around their heads, and they wear loose-fitting robes. The men's faces are turned towards each other, and their facial expressions are neutral. The image is drawn in black lines on a light-colored background. The men's turbans are the focal point of the image, with intricate folds and creases that give them a sense of texture and depth. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the men's faces and turbans. This image is an example of etching, a technique used to create detailed and intricate designs on paper. To learn more about this technique, look up etching.
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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