1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Antique Ruins is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet landscape with a crumbling ancient building in the center. In the foreground, a small herd of sheep grazes near a rocky shore. A lone rider on horseback appears in the distance, riding along a winding path that cuts through hills. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the ruins look weathered and old. The sheep and rider add life to the scene, but the focus stays on the ruins. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made 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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