1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Ornamental Bands with Head of a Lion and Woman is a 1648 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two long, decorative bands filled with swirling patterns and faces. The top band has a lion’s head in the center, surrounded by curly leaves and flames. Below it, the second band features a woman’s face in a circular frame, with more twisting vines and animals around her. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and textures, making the designs look almost three-dimensional. This kind of detailed linework is a key part of the etching technique. Look up etching 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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