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Two Horse Heads, by Stefano Della Bella, ink, 1649

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Overview

Two Horse Heads is a 1649 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?
1649 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching presents two horse heads, positioned side by side, facing forward. The horses are adorned with bridles and have their manes flowing behind them. The horses' facial expressions convey a sense of calmness and serenity. The etching technique used to create this piece adds a level of depth and texture to the image. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can look up Della Bella, Stefano.

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Portrait of Stefano Della Bella
Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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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