Artwork
Various Figures and Landscapes
Various Figures and Landscapes is a print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1945.401
- Credit line
- Gift of Carl Fredric Clarke
About this work
Overview
Various Figures and Landscapes is an etching created by Stefano della Bella in 1649. It is a representative work from the artist's extensive oeuvre, which encompasses a range of subjects and themes.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two figures on a rocky shoreline, with a cityscape in the background. The scene may represent a moment of travel or arrival, as suggested by the man's pose and the urban landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a detailed yet simple style, emphasizing clear lines and textures. Della Bella's use of etching techniques allows for a nuanced rendering of the scene's various elements.
History & Provenance
Created during della Bella's career in mid-17th-century Italy, Various Figures and Landscapes is now part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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An Enemy on the March
The Promenade
Riding School
Noble Man Wrapped in a Mantle Trimmed with Fur
Plan general du Chasteau et petit Parc de Vincennes
Standing Cavalier and Beggar Boy
Officers and Soldiers of the Bodyguard of Emperor Rudolf II: Sergeant
The Bohemians: The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard
Noble Man with Mantle Trimmed in Fur, Holding his Hands Behind his Back
Seated Pilgrims
The Promenade
Various Figures and Landscapes: Title Page - Three Figures