1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Death on the Battlefield is a 1646 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic battle scene. In the center, a skeletal figure rides a horse, holding a spear. Around them, soldiers fight or fall on the ground, while a river runs below. The sky is dark, and the whole scene looks dramatic and messy. The bony rider might be Death, judging by the title. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to make the scene feel intense. Next, look up Baroque to see more art 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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