1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Prima Scena Representanta Firenza is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a busy riverside with people walking, talking, and gathering in groups. Trees line the path, and a distant city skyline sits across the water. The sky has wispy clouds and a few birds flying. The title at the bottom, *Prima Scena Representanta Firenza*, hints this might be a view of Florence. The artist used fine lines to create depth, showing both the crowd and the quiet water. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed 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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