1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Quarta Scena di Mare is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a busy seaside scene with lots of tiny figures moving around. Some people are on a ship, others are swimming or standing on the shore. Tall trees and rocky cliffs frame the scene, and the sky has a few clouds. The water looks choppy, with waves crashing near the shore. The title *Quarta Scena di Mare* means "Fourth Sea Scene," suggesting this is part of a series. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the waves and leaves look detailed. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this one 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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