1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Roman Ruins is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet countryside scene with a river winding through tall grass. Two cows graze near the water, while a lone figure stands in the middle distance, holding a stick. Behind them, a hill rises with scattered trees and what looks like old stone ruins poking through the foliage. The artist used fine lines to show light hitting the cows and the texture of the grass. The ruins in the background suggest this might be a spot where history and nature mix. Check out more about the technique: 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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