1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thirty-Six Jugglers Standing in Pyramids is a 1652 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows six groups of people stacked in pyramids. Each person holds a torch, and their bodies twist to balance on top of one another. The lines are simple but precise, capturing the weight and movement of the figures. The artist focused on the skill of jugglers, turning it into a study of balance and teamwork. These drawings were made as sketches, not finished paintings. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made 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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