1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments is a 1646 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a baby sitting on a decorative frame, surrounded by two leopards. The frame is ornate, with swirling patterns and a skull at the bottom. The baby is depicted in a naturalistic style, with attention to detail in the folds of their skin and the texture of their hair. The leopards are also rendered in a lifelike manner, with their fur and muscles visible. The frame, on the other hand, is more stylized, with intricate carvings and patterns. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, with a sense of luxury and opulence. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the dramatic effect of the image.
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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