1642
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Caprices: Two Goats is a 1642 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two goats tangled together on a rocky shore. One goat is standing, its head tilted back, while the other lies half on top of it. In the background, a person stands watching, and a few small rocks and plants are scattered around. The waves lap at the shore, and the whole scene is drawn in quick, loose lines. The artist focused on movement and odd angles, making the goats look almost playful. This style was common in sketches to capture quick moments. Next, look up Baroque to see more works like this.
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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