1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Moor in a Turban Trimmed with Five Feathers is a 1650 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a man with a big, curly wig and a feathered hat. His mustache is thick, and he’s wearing a high collar with a ruffle. The lines are scratchy, almost like they were drawn fast. The name “Bella” is signed in the corner—likely short for the artist’s last name. This style of drawing, where lines are carved into a metal plate, is called etching. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made 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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