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Woman in a Feathered Turban, Turned to the Right

Stefano Della Bella

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Woman in a Feathered Turban, Turned to the Right is a 1650 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in profile, turned to the right. She wears an elaborate turban adorned with feathers and a tassel, complemented by a draped garment around her shoulders. The etching is rendered in black ink on a beige paper background. A notable detail is the woman's hair, which is styled in loose, curly locks that frame her face. Her gaze is directed away from the viewer, adding a sense of mystery to the portrait. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about this style, explore the work of other artists who have mastered the technique of etching.