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Stefano Della Bella

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Pen and ink sketch of masted ships and an ornate canopied galley beside a shore with small figures.

A Tuscan Galley and Other Vessels Near the Shore

1634/37

Etched decorative frieze with acanthus scrolls, a lion head, an eagle, putti, and a centaur and satyr below.

Rinceaux with Eagle and Lion, plate 15 from "Decorative friezes and foliage" (Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami)

ca. 1648

Etched ornamental frieze of scrolling foliage, a child with two dogs, and sea horses along the top border.

Rinceaux with Child Frightened by Dogs, plate 8 from "Decorative friezes and foliage" (Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami)

ca. 1648

Etching of two tritons with curling fish tails embracing dolphin-like sea creatures above choppy waves and rocks.

Frieze with Tritons and Dolphins, plate 13 from "Decorative friezes and foliage" (Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami)

ca. 1648

Etched ornamental frieze with acanthus scrolls, a cupid wrestling two lions above, and medallions with heads below.

Two Acanthus Friezes: Cupid Subduing Two Lions; Heads of Four Seasons, plate 14 from "Decorative friezes and foliage"…

ca. 1648

Etched frieze of scrolling foliage with two putti holding a crown above the letter L, flanked by seated hybrid figures.

Rinceaux with Two Children Holding a Royal Crown Over the Letter "L," plate 3 from "Decorative friezes and foliage" (…

ca. 1648

Etched cartouche with a goat's head and two putti holding garlands, numbered 17, with ornamental scrolls below.

Cartouche Framed by Children and a Goat

1646

Etching of an ornamental cartouche with a blank shield, a lion's head on top, a seated lion at left and a child at right.

Cartouche Containing an Empty Shield Surmounted by a Lion and Framed by a Lion and a Child

1646

Engraving of a cartouche with putti, laurel garlands and a diagram of planetary orbits ringed by stars, with the motto Mens A

The Copernican System

ca. 1639

Etching of Castel Sant'Angelo beside a river, with a bridge, flag, smoke clouds, boats and figures in the foreground.

Castel Sant' Angelo

ca. 1634

Etching of workers loading cargo onto an ornate galley at a harbor, with onlookers, a stone statue and distant boats.

Loading a galley, from "Views of the port of Livorno" (Vues du port de Livourne)

1654-55

Etching of a winged female figure flying left, blowing a trumpet and holding another, with a flowing banner and draped robe.

Fame

1649-50

Etched frontispiece with two putti riding dolphins flanking a title cartouche above sea waves, with a distant sailing ship.

Frontispiece: cartouche at center, putti on either side riding on dolphins, from 'Various Embarkations' (Divers embar…

ca. 1646-47

Etching of soldiers and workers at a harbor fortress, with a horseback rider, cannons, a rowboat, and sailing ships on the wa

Plate 1: soldiers waiting to board a ship, from 'Various Embarkations' (Divers embarquements)

ca. 1646-47

Etching of three ships battered by waves under a dark, stormy sky, one listing sharply with broken masts.

Plate 6: three ships in a storm, from 'Various Embarkations' (Divers embarquements)

ca. 1646-47

Etching of workers loading cargo from a dock into a rowboat, with sailing ships and a galley on the water.

Plate 7: merchandise loaded onto a boat, two galleys in the background to right, from 'Various Embarkations' (Divers…

ca. 1646-47

Etching of a forest clearing with a procession of figures below and classical gods gathered on a cloud above.

The Wedding of the Gods: Second Scene, Diana

1637

Etched stage design of a heavenly scene with draped curtains, clouds, and dancing figures in circles.

Sixth scene, the heavens, from "The marriage of the gods" (Le nozze degli Dei)

1637

Engraved title page with ornate capital letters reading Tomo Terzo, Contenente Rami XCVIII, Di Stefano Della Bella.

Le Nozze degli Dei: Frontispiece

1637

Etching of a tree-lined path with costumed figures walking toward a distant city skyline under a sky with clouds and a flying

Prima Scena Representanta Firenza

1637

Etching of a forest clearing with tall conifers, women in robes walking in the foreground, and figures gathered on clouds abo

Seconda Scena Selva di Diana

1637

Etching of a formal garden with colonnades, a central fountain, dancers, cherubs and winged figures in the clouds.

Terza Scena Giardins di Venere

1637

Etching of sea nymphs dancing among tritons and sea creatures between rocky cliffs, with a figure on a cloud above.

Quarta Scena di Mare

1637

Etching of an infernal stage scene with burning colonnades, centaurs, winged demons and a chariot in the clouds.

Scena Quinta di'Inferno

1637

Etching of a theatre stage with ornate curtains, cloud-wrapped columns, and tiers of dancing figures in circles and rows.

Sesta Scena di Tutto Cielo

1637

Etching of a theatrical grotto set with towering rocks, a central arch, and plumed warriors fighting below clouds.

Scena Grotto d'Vulcano

1637

Etching of a villa atop a grand double staircase, flanked by obelisks and trees, with small figures and two dogs in the foreg

The Great Stair-Case

probably 1653

Etching of a colossal reclining statue of the Apennines pouring water into a basin, with visitors on a terrace and tall trees

Colossal Statue of the Apennines

probably 1653

Etching of a formal garden with tall fir trees, classical statues, figures on a terrace, and a domed pavilion in the distance

The Water Spray

probably 1653

Two side-by-side etched views of an arched grotto with a seated bearded figure, a fountain basin, and tiled floor.

A Grotto Seen from Two Different View Points

probably 1653

Etching of a long formal avenue with fountain jets flanked by tall trees, with small figures walking and sitting in the foreg

The Avenue of Fountains

probably 1653

Etching of a large tree with figures on wooden stairs and a stone terrace, surrounded by tall forest trees.

The Inhabited Tree

probably 1653

Etched print of an equestrian festival in an oval arena with riders, a triumphal arch, and framed panels of formations.

Tournament Executed in Florence for the Marriage of Grand Duke Ferdinand I

1637

Etching of a ship-shaped chariot with sails moving through an oval arena with riders, soldiers and crowded spectator stands.

Parade with a Chariot Having the Form of a Ship

1652

Etching of a grand equestrian pageant in an arena, a figure holding a huge globe at center, crowded stands and riders around.

Entrance of the Prince of Tuscany

1661

Etching of a grand equestrian festival with riders, carriages, a central fountain, triumphal arch and crowded stands.

The Prince of Tuscany, His Horse Troops and Carriages around Mount Atlas

1661

Etching of a skeleton in a plumed hat riding a skeletal horse over a battlefield strewn with dead soldiers.

Death on the Battle Field

Etching of a ceremonial procession with horsemen, camels and trumpeters approaching a distant city, with a dedicatory pillar

Entrance of the Polish Legation into Rome

1633

Etching of a procession of plumed horsemen and archers on horseback, with a flag bearer and winged figure at the right edge.

Part of the Entrance of the Polish Legation (G and H)

1633

Etched procession of mounted riders in feathered turbans and ornate dress, with horses in dynamic poses across a flat landsca

Part of the Entrance of the Polish Legation (I and K)

1633

Etching of a procession of plumed horsemen, attendants and horses crossing open ground, with Italian captions below.

Part of the Entrance of the Polish Legation (L and M)

1633

Etching of a procession of mounted ambassadors and cavalry passing a large leaning tree in a landscape.

Part of the Entrance of the Polish Legation (N. O. P.)

1633

Etched procession of plumed horsemen and walking attendants crossing a field, with a distant town and carriage at right.

Part of the Entrance of the Polish Legation (Q.X.Y.)

1633

Etching of a festival procession with mounted riders circling a central figure holding a large globe, watched by crowds.

Il Mondo Festeggiante: Entrance of Cosimo III de' Medici

1661

Etched print of an equestrian carousel in an oval arena with riders, a crowd, and a triumphal arch, framed by smaller formati

Carousel in Florence for the Marriage of The Grand Duke Ferdinand II

1637

Etching of a river with a stone bridge, rowing boats, and crowds of onlookers along the quay in Pisa.

Game of the Bridge, Pisa

1634

Etching of nine women with musical instruments under a tree, with a helmeted warrior holding a mask shield at right.

Les neuf Muses

1644

Etching of a seated older woman and a young attendant at a bowl beneath a hanging curtain in an interior.

The Toilette of a Bride

Etching of a wild boar charging past a large tree while dogs and a mounted hunter pursue it across a landscape.

Boar Running to the Left

Etching of a doe attacked by two dogs in a marsh, with a horseman and a leaping stag in the background.

Doe in a Marsh Attacked by Two Dogs

Etching of a wild boar chased by a dog, with mounted hunters in an open landscape under a cloudy sky.

Boar Chased by a Dog

Etching of two horsemen chasing a stag and a smaller deer across open ground, with hounds and trees in the background.

Deer Chased by Two Cavaliers

Etching of a rider leaping a horse while hounds chase a small deer, with men and horses watching at left and right.

Small Deer Chased by a Cavalier

Etching of a leaping doe chased by a dog past a large oak, with a mounted hunter and a stag in the distance.

Deer Chased by a Dog to the Right

Etching of a leaping stag chased by two dogs from the left, with another deer running behind across an open landscape.

Deer Chased by Two Dogs to the Left

Etching of a stag turning to face a man with a pole, with hounds, a horseman, and a wide landscape behind.

Stag at Bay

Etching of a large ostrich running in the foreground, pursued by hunting dogs, with a rider and palm trees in the background.

Ostrich Hunt

Etching of two eagles on rocky ground, one turned toward the other, with a tower and trees on a hill behind.

Two Eagles with Tower in Background

Two Eagles on a Promitory

Etching of two eagles on rocky ground, one bent over eating a small carcass while the other stands upright facing it.

Two Eagles, One Eating a Small Lamb

Etching of two eagles with heads turned left, one standing in the foreground and one perched on a rock, with hills behind.

Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Left

Etching of two eagles standing on a rocky ledge with mountains and birds in flight in the background.

Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Right

Etching of two eagles on rocky ground beside a tall cliff topped with a tower.

Two Eagles, Both with Heads Turned to the Left, On a High Cliff

Etching of a stag's head turned right, with large branching antlers and a smaller animal head in the lower left corner.

Head of a Stag Turned Right

Etching of a turbaned attendant in a long coat holding a horse's bridle, with a small mounted rider at left.

Polish Attendant Holding the Bridle of a Horse

Pole Holding the Bridle of a Horse while Speaking with Two Other Men

Etching of a man in a turban riding a horse while leading another horse across a flat landscape.

Polish Attendant with Two Horses

Etching of a soldier carrying a musket and a dead fowl, with a rider on horseback and a small figure in the background.

Soldier Holding a Fowl by the Feet

Study of Heads, One Turned to the Right and the Other Turned Left

Etching of a helmeted soldier and a fur-capped man, both with startled, open-mouthed expressions.

Frightened Soldier and Man with Fur Cap

Head of a Man Turned Left

Head of a Horse Seen in Profile and in Three-Quarters

Three Hungarians

Etching of two seated sailors with a dog on a bank, with sailing ships in the harbor behind them to the right.

Sailors Seated on a Bank

Etching of two sailors beside a large bale near a harbor, with a moored boat, a kneeling figure, and distant ships.

Two Sailors Standing near a Large Bale of Merchandise

Etched emblem with two eagles framing a coat of arms and a view of a palace courtyard with playing figures.

Emblem

Etching of two small figures in a sword duel, one in a tall hat and fur-trimmed boots, the other in a plumed hat and cloak.

Duel of Two Dwarfs

Etching of a dwarf in a plumed hat riding a donkey, with two attendants leading it beside a stone wall.

Dwarf Riding an Ass

Etching of an elegant lady in a plumed hat facing a dwarf with a cane, watched by onlookers in a street scene.

A Lady Greeted by a Dwarf

Etching of Mercury chasing a horned satyr who holds an open book, within an ornate scrolled frame with a Latin inscription.

Mercury Chasing a Satyr Holding a Book

Etching of a saint and angels in clouds above a cavalry battle on a plain before a walled city with domes.

Saint Prosper

possibly 1652

Etching of small plumed cavaliers on horseback, some fighting in pairs, scattered across a pale sheet of paper.

Fighting Cavaliers

1652

Etching of twenty-four plumed cavaliers on horseback arranged in an oval, several holding swords, on a pale field.

Twenty-Four Cavaliers in an Oval

1652

Etching of plumed cavaliers on prancing horses, paired in sword combat, arranged in four groups across the sheet.

Cavaliers Fighting with Swords

1652

Etching of porters unloading bales and crates from a rowboat at a harbor, with sailing ships in the background.

Title Page for "Views of the Ports of the Sea"

1647

Pen drawing of four bare feet studied from different angles, numbered 26 in the lower right corner.

Vier voeten

1620

Hoofd van vrouw, in profiel naar links

1620

Etching of a naval battle with smoke-filled skies, crowded rowing boats in the foreground and masted ships with flags in the

Zeeslag

1634

Etching of three men talking on a quay, with masted ships in a harbor and a beached vessel being worked on at right.

Drie mannen pratend op de kade

1634

Etching of an ornate galley ship's stern beside a quay, with men on the shore and sailing boats on the sea.

Mannen op kade bij achterkant van galeischip

1634

Etching of a crowded rowboat of men beside an ornate galley ship and sailboats on choppy water under cloudy skies.

Sloep vol mannen voor een galeischip

1634

Etching of men in plumed hats talking on a quay, with boats on the shore, sailing ships and a distant lighthouse.

Mannen in gesprek op kade

1634

Etching of small boats moving between a sailing ship on the left and a tall multi-masted ship on the right, under a wide sky.

Sloepen varend tussen een galeischip links en zeilschip rechts

1634

Etching of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome across the Tiber, with a bridge, smoke, a flag, and figures on the riverbank.

Engelenburcht in Rome

1620

Etching of an older seated man and a young woman tending a round vessel beside hanging drapery in an interior.

Het toilet van de jong gehuwde

1620

Etching of a woman and child on horseback leading sheep and cattle across a landscape, with a shepherd at left.

Jakob en Rachel op weg naar Kanaän

1620