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Landscape with Windmill, by Stefano Della Bella, ink, 1647

Landscape with Windmill

Stefano Della Bella

1647

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Windmill is a 1647 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Windmill, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?
1647 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a landscape with a windmill in the distance. It has trees and hills in the foreground. The windmill is the main focus of the scene. This etching is interesting because of its simple composition. The artist used lines and shading to create depth. To learn more about the method used to create this work, look up the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Stefano Della Bella
Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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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