1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Scena Grotto d'Vulcano is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Ice Skating, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene with a grotto and volcanic landscape. It's an old etching, made in 1637. The artist used a lot of details to create depth and texture in the scene, which is interesting because it was done a long time ago with limited tools. You can learn more about this style 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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