Scena Grotto d'Vulcano

1637

Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
Stefano Della Bella

Artist, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

The image shows a detailed scene with a frontal perspective. The horizon is positioned one-third from the top, separating the active scene below from the sky above. In the foreground, various figures are engaged in dynamic movements, possibly a dance or ritual. They are surrounded by tall rock formations resembling an amphitheater. Further back, there are arched rock openings, adding depth. Above, clouds are illustrated with numerous figures, implying a divine presence. The rocks, figures, and clouds are outlined precisely with bold brushstrokes. The color scheme is mainly sepia and black, highlighting the intricate details and textures.

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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. 925, (restrike).

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 925, (restrike).

2001

  • Talbierska, Jolanta.AKWAFORTY ZE ZBIOROW GABINETU RYCIN BIBLIOTEKI UNIWERSYTECKIEJ W WARSZAWIE / Etchings from the Collection of the Print Room of the Warsaw University Library. Warsaw, 2001: no. I. 30.

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Q74073982

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