1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 17 is a 1646 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two chubby, winged babies holding up a fancy frame. Inside the frame is a wild, curly-haired creature with horns, like a mix of a goat and a dragon. The whole thing floats above a wavy base with swirls and tiny scrolls. The artist signed it "Stef. Della Bella," which means this is a design for decorative art—think of it like a blueprint for a coat of arms or a ceiling detail. The swirls and dramatic shapes were popular in the 1600s. Next, look up Baroque to see more art with bold movement and drama.
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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