Huntsman with a Hound on a Leash
1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Huntsman with a Hound on a Leash is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a huntsman with a hound on a leash. He's dressed in old clothes and has a walking stick. The huntsman and dog are drawn in detail, with the dog looking up at the man. The artist used simple lines to create the scene. The huntsman's clothes have many folds, which shows the artist's attention to detail. This kind of drawing was common during the Baroque period. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: 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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