1656
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Travelers Passing by an Old Oak Tree is a 1656 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two people walking under a huge, twisting tree. The tree’s branches spread wide, filling most of the scene, while the travelers are tiny figures below. In the background, there’s a small building and some hills, all drawn in black lines on light paper. The artist used a method that lets them carve fine details into the metal plate. This makes the lines look sharp and precise, even in the shadows. Next, check out how etching works to see how this image was made.
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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