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Title Page for "Diverses figures et griffonnements"

Stefano Della Bella

1646

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Floral

Dominant colour

Title Page for "Diverses figures et griffonnements" is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?: 1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a swirling black-and-white design of flowers and leaves. The lines are tight and busy, filling the whole page. At the bottom, there’s a short line of musical notes. The title at the top reads *"Diverses figures et griffonnements"*—French for "Various Figures and Sketches." The artist signed it with initials, and the year 1646 is faintly written in the corner. If you like this style, look up etching to see how it’s made.