1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Man is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full white beard and mustache. His hair is curly and thick, framing a serious face with deep-set eyes. The background is plain, letting the face stand out clearly. The artist used tiny lines to show texture, especially in the hair and beard. This technique makes the portrait look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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