Artwork
Caprices: Mounted Soldier and Foot Soldier
Caprices: Mounted Soldier and Foot Soldier is a print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1962.80
- Credit line
- Gift of the Mundane Club
About this work
Overview
Created around 1642 by Stefano della Bella, Caprices: Mounted Soldier and Foot Soldier is an etching that showcases the artist's skill in capturing dynamic movement. It is one of over a thousand prints produced during his career as a Florentine draughtsman and printmaker.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two soldiers, one mounted on a horse and the other walking beside him, both carrying rifles and wearing hats. The relaxed posture of the rider and the tired appearance of the horse suggest a moment of respite.
Technique & Style
Simple yet expressive lines convey a sense of liveliness and movement in the scene. Della Bella's expertise in printmaking is evident in the detailed rendering of the figures and their surroundings, which include a few trees and a distant hill.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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