1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Cannon is a 1641 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a giant cannon pointed at a distant city. Two men kneel beside it, one holding a torch, while another stands nearby with a lit fuse. The cannon is surrounded by barrels and ropes, ready for action, with a tall tower and smoke rising in the background. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the cannon’s metal and the men’s clothing. The city looks small and far away, making the cannon seem even bigger. Next, check out how this was made using 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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