1642
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Caprices: Mounted Soldier and Foot Soldier is a 1642 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two soldiers in a field. One is riding a horse, holding a rifle and a hat in his other hand. The other soldier walks beside him, also carrying a rifle and wearing a hat. The background has a few trees and a distant hill. The horse looks tired, and the rider’s posture is relaxed, almost like he’s taking a break. The lines are simple but full of movement, making the scene feel lively. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how artists used drama and energy in their work.
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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