1653
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Avenue of Fountains is a 1653 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a long row of fountains lined up between tall, thick trees. People walk along a path, some standing in groups, others sitting on the grass or near the water. In the background, a building sits at the end of the avenue, and a few boats float on a pond. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show every leaf and ripple—this was a tricky skill back then. The trees and fountains create a sense of depth, pulling your eye from the foreground all the way to the distant building. If you like this style, 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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