1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Views of the Villa of Pratolino is a 1653 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of people walking near a water feature in a wooded park. Tall trees line both sides, and a bridge curves over a pond with fountains at each end. A few people sit on the grass, while others stroll or stand by the water. The scene looks peaceful, with careful attention to how light and shadow play across the trees and figures. Notice the way the artist uses deep shadows and bright spots to make the scene feel three-dimensional. This trick was common in Baroque art. Look up Baroque to see more examples of this dramatic style.
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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