A Grotto Seen from Two Different View Points

probably 1653

Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
Stefano Della Bella

Artist, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

The image displays a detailed etching of two similar archways divided by a central pillar. Both archways lead towards a distant vanishing point with garden elements and sculptures. The fine, dense lines capture the textures of the arches, foliage, and sculptures. Stone figures are placed on plinths near the arches, with additional figures and a large statue in the background. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of sepia or dark ink, emphasizing contrast and depth. The image showcases precise craftsmanship, detail, and perspective, enhancing the grand setting depicted.

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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.

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 841.

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: 167, no. 130.

Wikidata ID

Q74073995

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