Sesta Scena di Tutto Cielo

1637

Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
Stefano Della Bella

Artist, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

This is a drawing of a theatrical stage scene with intricate detailing. The artwork depicts a grand stage with an elaborate drapery and columns flanking the sides, framing a dynamic scene. The stage is filled with multiple groups of figures, arranged in a series of formations that suggest dance or ceremonial movement. These figures are set against a backdrop resembling clouds. The detailed borders and panels at the bottom add to the theatrical opulence. The inscription "SESTA SCENA DI TUTTO CIELO" gives some context to the scene. The overall intricacy of linework and composition gives a sense of depth and narrative to the drawing.

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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. 924, (restrike).

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 924, (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. 29.

Wikidata ID

Q74073978

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