1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Toilette of a Bride is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman sitting with a child. She’s adjusting her dress or veil while the child leans in, looking at something in her lap. The background is filled with flowing lines that look like fabric or drapery, adding movement to the scene. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the clothing and hair. The way the woman’s hands move suggests she’s preparing for something important, maybe a wedding. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to make prints.
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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