Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 7

1646

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 7 is a 1646 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, 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 drawing shows a fancy shield with two winged figures holding it up. Above the shield is a crown, and below it are two small faces peeking out. The whole thing looks like it’s floating on swirly clouds. The artist drew this as a design for decorations—like a pattern you might see on a ceiling or a coat of arms. It’s all in black and white, so the shading makes the shapes pop. Next, check out Baroque to see more art like this.