1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for "Jeu des Mythologie" is a 1644 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman lying on a rocky shore, reaching toward the sky. Above her, a crowd of small, winged figures floats in the air, some holding objects or playing instruments. The waves crash around her, and the scene feels dramatic, with thick, swirling lines everywhere. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the scratched lines, creating bold, dark shapes. This was a common way to make detailed prints back then. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists like this made their marks.
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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