1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Views of the Villa of Pratolino: The Promenade of the Fountains is a 1653 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of people walking through a park with tall trees on both sides. A bridge curves over a small stream, and a few people sit on the grass near the water. In the distance, there’s a building with columns, and a few more people stand near a fountain. The artist used shading to make the trees and figures look three-dimensional. The scene feels lively but also calm, like a quiet day out. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art and gardens.
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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