1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Study of Heads, One Turned to the Right and the Other Turned Left is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two heads, one turned to the right and the other to the left. The head on the left is in profile, with the face tilted upward and the eyes closed. The head on the right is turned to the side, with the face looking downward and the eyes open. Both heads have long hair and beards. The etching is done in a detailed and realistic style, with fine lines and shading that give the heads a sense of depth and texture. The background is plain, which helps to focus attention on the heads. If you're interested in learning more about this style of etching, you might want to explore the work of 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.
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