Stag at Bay

Stefano Della Bella

Associated Names
Stefano Della Bella

Artist, Florentine, 1610 - 1664

This is a drawing of a hunting scene with a deer and dogs. The drawing depicts a chase between a deer and hunting dogs. A figure on horseback wields a long spear attempting to engage with the deer. Another figure on horseback is in the background. The scene is set on an open field with foliage and clouds in the distance, providing a sense of movement. The detailed lines and shading enhance the intensity of the scene.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

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. 737, (restrike).

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 737, (restrike).

Wikidata ID

Q74074354

You may be interested in

Loading Results