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Temple of Concord and Roman Forum, by Stefano Della Bella, ink, 1656

Temple of Concord and Roman Forum

Stefano Della Bella

1656

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Temple of Concord and Roman Forum is a 1656 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?
1656 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a large, ancient structure with a tall archway and columns. In the foreground, people are gathered around the base of the structure, with some sitting or standing and others walking. The background features a cityscape with buildings and trees. A notable detail is the intricate carvings on the columns, which add to the overall sense of grandeur and history. The etching technique used to create the painting gives it a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Stefano Della Bella
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.

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