Woman with a Young Bull

Woman with a Young Bull

Stefano Della Bella

1637

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a woman in a flowing dress, holding a rope attached to a young bull's horns. The bull is looking down, and the woman is looking at it with a gentle expression. The woman's dress is long and flowing, with folds that suggest movement. The bull is depicted in a naturalistic way, with detailed texture and shading. The background is minimal, with horizontal lines that evoke a sense of space. The etching technique used here creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and the bull. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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