1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Ornamental Bands is a 1648 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three long, decorative bands filled with swirling, dramatic scenes. The top band has a chaotic battle with horses rearing and figures tangled in movement. The middle and bottom bands show smaller, wild scenes—maybe hunters or mythical creatures—all packed into tight, busy frames. The lines are sharp and detailed, almost like a sketch carved into metal. This style was a way to make many copies of the same design. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made 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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