1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Terza Scena Giardins di Venere is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a fancy garden with tall pillars and fountains. Groups of people in old-fashioned clothes walk, talk, and stand around. Some are dressed in long robes, others in simpler outfits. Trees line the path, and the sky above has wispy clouds shaped like angels or gods. The title at the bottom, *Terza Scena Giardino di Venere*, hints this might be part of a series about a mythical garden. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel alive. Next, check out 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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