1649
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Camel Heads [recto] is a 1649 chalk by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two camel heads facing left, their furry manes swirling around them. The lines are dark and precise, with some areas shaded lightly in brown. The paper has a textured look, like old paper with a faint grid pattern. The artist used a mix of etching and chalk to create different textures—some parts look smooth, others scratchy. This was likely made as a study, not a finished piece. 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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