1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Windy Harbor is a 1644 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor with rough waves crashing against boats. People in simple clothes are loading or unloading cargo from ships. The wind is strong—you can see the waves and the flapping sails. In the background, buildings and a tower sit on the shore. Notice how the artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and energy. The waves look almost like they’re in motion. Want to learn more? Try looking up etching to see how artists create these kinds of 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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