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probably 1646

François Collignon after Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
François Collignon

Artist, French, c. 1609 - 1657

Stefano Della Bella

Artist After, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

The image shows swirling, curvilinear lines and shapes forming an elaborate frame-like design. Two large feline figures are positioned symmetrically on either side of a central empty space. The creatures are embedded within ornate scrolling forms resembling waves, feathers, or clouds. The embellishments evoke decorative motifs found in classical architectural elements or heraldic designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.5.170

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    De Vesme/Massar 1971, no. 1154, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906, no. 1154, iii/iii.

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 1154, iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65019960

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