1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gypsies at Rest is a 1642 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two people sitting by a riverbank, resting under a tree. One person leans back, while the other tends to a small dog. Behind them, a horse stands near some bushes, and a village with smoke rising from chimneys sits in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the horse’s fur or the water’s surface. The scene feels quiet but full of life. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create 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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