1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ornamental Frieze with Grape Vine is a 1648 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a decorative border with grapevines and leaves. The details in this etching are very fine, which suggests the artist had a lot of skill. The way the vines curve and twist is also pretty interesting, it looks like the artist was trying to show movement. You can learn more about this kind of detailed work by looking into the technique: etching.
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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