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Valeria Bella Stampe

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The image shows classical ruins from a distant point of view. In the center, there is an ornate structure resembling an ancient mausoleum or temple with arches and a statue. Other ruins and stone structures flank this central feature. A man sits on a fragment of a ruin, with another man leaning against an obelisk. The ruins dominate the horizon. The etching technique is detailed, creating intricate textures. The monochrome palette enhances the contrasts and timeless quality of the subject matter.
Giovanni Francesco Costa, Fastose Aguglie e Mausolei vetusti, published 1767/1770, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1987.15.1

Fastose Aguglie e Mausolei vetusti

Giovanni Francesco Costa · published 1767/1770 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.15.1

The image shows a landscape with trees, vegetation, a town with small structures, a mountain in the distance, and a sky with clouds. The artwork is an etching with detailed line work and shading in black and white colors. Twisted branches and foliage are depicted in swirling shapes, and stylized clouds are present in the sky.
Crescenzio Onofri, The Withered Tree, 1696, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.8

The Withered Tree

Crescenzio Onofri · 1696 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.8

This is a drawing of a winged figure reclining on a cloud surrounded by other celestial elements. The scene depicts a celestial setting. The central figure is sitting on a bed of clouds with their back turned and large wings. Another winged figure with curly hair is above them. There are smaller winged figures around them, possibly cherubs, contributing to the heavenly theme. The line work is intricate, with attention to the curves and folds of the wings and clouds, creating a sense of depth and movement.
Giuseppe Diamantini, Flora and Mercury, 1690/1700, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1992.23.1

Flora and Mercury

Giuseppe Diamantini · 1690/1700 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1992.23.1

The image shows a man seated at a writing desk. He is in profile, leaning forward with his right hand holding a pen and his left hand resting on the desk. The man has facial hair, a receding hairline, and short hair on top with a fuller back. He is draped with cloth, exposing his upper body and right leg. The desk is cluttered with papers, an open book, and an ink pot. A staff or pole leans against the desk. The background has linear textures, suggesting a wall or a partition.
Jacopo de' Barbari, Saint Jerome, c. 1501/1504, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1989.18.1

Saint Jerome

Jacopo de' Barbari · c. 1501/1504 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1989.18.1

The image presents an elevated perspective of a landscape with buildings and a spire in the distance. Figures are gathered around a cannon, with barrels and cannonballs nearby. One figure is kneeling. The artwork features intricate etching lines creating texture and movement in the clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white.
Stefano Della Bella, The Cannon, c. 1641, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.1

The Cannon

Stefano Della Bella · c. 1641 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.1

The image displays an etching of a scene set in a landscape. In the foreground, a figure in armor stands by a cannon with cannonballs nearby. Another group is seen loading a cannon, while additional individuals go about tasks in the terrain. A windmill stands in the distance. The etching features fine lines for detail, shading for depth, and a monochrome palette for contrast.
Stefano Della Bella, Soldier in Armor and a Cannon, c. 1641, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.5

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon

Stefano Della Bella · c. 1641 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.5

The etching shows a landscape with two figures near a body of water, a boat with a figure on the water, lush vegetation, trees, mountains, clouds, rolling hills, and buildings near the water. The etching is detailed and precise, using lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The monochromatic palette highlights the interplay of light and shadow.
Crescenzio Onofri, A Man Showing Mercury the Eagle of Jupiter, 1696, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.18

A Man Showing Mercury the Eagle of Jupiter

Crescenzio Onofri · 1696 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.18

The image displays a landscape with a riverbank. Two figures are by the water, accompanied by rocks, trees, and foliage. A stone bridge spans the river with arches. Mountains provide a backdrop, and buildings are visible in the distance. The sky is cloudy, rendered in varying shades of gray. Texture and depth are created through the use of lines.
Crescenzio Onofri, Double Arched Bridge, 1696, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.11

Double Arched Bridge

Crescenzio Onofri · 1696 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.11

The image shows a coastal scene from a land point of view. The horizon line is above the center, where the sea meets a distant shoreline with buildings. Several boats are docked in the water. A figure with a staff walks near rustic buildings with thatched roofs. A tower emits smoke in the background. The artwork is in black and white, emphasizing the details of natural and man-made elements.
Ercole Bazicaluva, Coastal Landscape with Anchored Vessels, 1638, etching on laid paper, Gift of The Circle of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.3.3

Coastal Landscape with Anchored Vessels

Ercole Bazicaluva · 1638 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.3.3

The image shows a landscape with mountains, a town, swirling clouds in the sky, a seated figure near a stream pointing towards a flying figure with wings and a caduceus, and a bull looking to the right. Lush trees and rocky formations frame the scene. The illustration uses fine line work resembling engravings with a monochrome color palette.
Crescenzio Onofri, Balthus Turned to Stone, 1696, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.3.16

Balthus Turned to Stone

Crescenzio Onofri · 1696 · etching ·  Accession ID  1985.3.16