1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Stag Turned Right is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Deer, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a stag’s head turned to the right. The lines are sharp and the paper has a slight yellow tint. You can see the animal’s alert eye and long antlers. Stefano della Bella made this in 1646. It’s not a painting—it’s an etching, a process where ink goes into metal grooves. Drypoint is part of it; the artist scratches the plate by hand. Look at how the light catches the fur. See the fine details in the ear. If you like this, check out more work by della Bella, Stefano.
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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