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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

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative design. The image features an intricate and symmetrical composition with scrollwork and decorative floral elements surrounding a central area. The central portion includes swirling clouds and ornate flow, framed by detailed acanthus leaves on either side. In the upper center of the composition, there is an angelic figure with flowing hair amidst the clouds. The border features drapery elements. The use of line is precise and controlled, creating a sense of depth and texture within the decoration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.5.165

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    De Vesme/Massar 1971, no. 1148, 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. 1148, iii/iii

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 1148, iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65019938

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