Who painted Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon was painted by Stefano Della Bella in 1641.

Where can I see Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon

Stefano Della Bella , 1641

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across bottom in plate: S.D. la Bella fecit F.L.D. Ciatres exc. CumPrivil. Regis; later hand lower center verso in graphite: 56

About this work

Overview

Stefano della Bella's 'Soldier in Armor and a Cannon' is an etching created around 1641. The work is one of over a thousand prints produced by the Florentine artist during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a soldier in heavy armor standing beside a cannon on a battlefield, with a windmill and figures working near a river or canal in the background. The scene is characterized by a sense of activity rendered in simple lines.

Technique & Style

The image was created using etching, a technique that involves carving lines into a surface and filling them with ink to produce the print. Della Bella's use of this technique results in a clear, detailed representation of the scene.

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Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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.