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Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments:  No 18, by Stefano Della Bella, 1646

Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 18

Stefano Della Bella

1646

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 18 is a 1646 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?
1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows intricate designs and ornaments. It was created by Stefano Della Bella in 1646. The details in this work are interesting because they show the artist's skill in creating complex patterns. The patterns are made up of many small parts, like flowers and leaves. These parts are arranged in a way that looks balanced and harmonious. You can learn more about similar designs by looking up the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

Portrait of Stefano Della Bella
Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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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