1642
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Caprices: Beggar Woman with a Baby and a Little Girl is a 1642 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two women by a river. One woman stands tall, holding a baby wrapped in a cloth. The other woman, smaller, leans on a stick. Behind them, a few simple houses sit near the water’s edge, with trees and bushes scattered around. The artist used bold lines to show light and shadow, making the figures stand out against the background. The clothing looks worn, and the scene feels quiet but full of life. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
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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