1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Place Royale is a 1642 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a grand square with a tall statue of a rider on horseback at its center. Below, people walk, some on horseback, while others sit or lie on the ground. The buildings around the square have many windows and a flat roof, with a few domes in the distance. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel three-dimensional. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed city views. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one created sharp, precise 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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