1633
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thirty Archers and Pages is a 1633 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a long line of horsemen riding in formation. Each rider wears a hat with long feathers and holds a spear or bow. The horses are mid-stride, some kicking up dust. The background is flat, with no depth—just a few faint hills. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show movement and texture. The riders’ armor and clothing are marked with tiny cross-hatching to give them shape. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed 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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