Dwarf Riding an Ass

Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
Stefano Della Bella

Artist, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

This image shows a person riding a donkey, accompanied by two figures. The drawing features an anthropomorphic donkey being ridden by a figure holding a long stick or spear, dressed in layered clothing with a plumed hat. The donkey is followed by another figure pushing a cart-like object, while another figure at the front is leading the way with the reins tied to the donkey's head. The lines are heavily stylized, creating a caricature-like quality evident in the exaggerated facial expressions and detailed attire of the characters. The overall appearance is whimsical and satirical, suggesting a humorous scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.153

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    De Vesme/Massar 1971, no. 152, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Quadreria Medicea, vol.4 [1986.50.109-207]

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.152.

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no.152.

Wikidata ID

Q74873835

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