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Stefano Della Bella

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Two heads of old soldiers with helmet and beard

Head of a young woman with hair tied up with a band

Head of a young man with curly hair and bare shoulders

Etching of a young boy with tousled hair, head bowed and eyes lowered, wearing a collar, by Stefano Della Bella.

Head of an adolescent with a collar

Head of a young man with long curly hair and wearing a flat cap with a hanging feather

Head of a bearded old soldier with a helmet

Etched head study of a bearded older man with balding head gazing upward, drawn in fine hatched lines on pale paper.

Head of Saint Peter looking at the sky

Head of an old man, half bald with a long beard and eyes raised to the sky

Head of an old man with a long beard

Head of an old man with a beard crowned with laurel

Etched bust portrait of a man in a fur cap with a feather plume and an ornamented fur-trimmed garment.

Bust of a Pole wearing a cap with an aigrette

Head of an old man crowned with laurel leaves

Head of a Turk with a beard and wearing a turban

Head of a frightened soldier who is shouting

Head of an adolescent with curly hair

Etching of two men with startled expressions, one in a helmet and one in a fur cap, drawn in fine hatched lines.

The Frightened Soldier and the Man with the Fur Cap [after a self-portrait by Rembrandt]. (A. de Vesme 483 ; Dutuit 145)

Etching of three camel heads in different poses, with shaggy fur rendered in fine parallel lines.

Three camel heads

Two camel heads

Two horse heads

Two heads of a lion and a small head of a tiger

Two heads of a horse

Head of a deer

Etching of a seated man with a dog talking to a standing woman carrying a bundle, with a bridge and landscape behind.

A man sitting talking with a young peasant woman standing

Etching of a woman on horseback crossing a shallow ford while a figure wades beside her, with trees and hills behind.

Two peasant women, one on foot the other on horseback, crossing a ford

Etching of a peasant with a bundle on a stick, walking with a woman and child across a hilly rural landscape.

A peasant walking a stick in one hand and carrying in the other a bundle suspended from the end of another stick

Etching of a farmhouse on a hill with a cow, a woman with a bundle, and a shepherd leading sheep along a wall.

A woman with a bundle on her head crossing a torrent at a ford

Etching of a farmhouse and walled garden with a woman carrying a basket on her head and a man in a hat in the foreground.

A peasant woman carrying a basket in each arm and another carrying a basket and a bundle

Etching of a ruined tower in a hilly landscape, with a cloaked rider on a donkey in the foreground.

A woman sitting on a donkey

Etching of a peasant walking a dirt path with a bundle on a stick over his shoulder, with a hilltop building and trees behind

A peasant carrying on his left shoulder a bundle at the end of a stick

Etching of a peasant woman with a basket walking across a landscape, with a boy and staff in the distance.

A peasant woman seen from behind walking with a basket under her arm

Etching of a cloaked traveler with a walking stick in the foreground, with a donkey and rider on a path and farm buildings be

A traveler standing leaning on his stick and holding in his hand a wicker bottle

Etching of a peasant in a hat pulling a rope tied to a pig across a field, with another pig resting nearby.

A peasant chasing a pig in front of him

Etching of a peasant in a wide hat carrying a basket on his back, walking through trees with a rider on horseback behind.

A peasant carrying a hod

Etching of two men resting and talking beneath a large tree, with a standing figure and a walker on a path in the distance.

Two pilgrims resting and talking together

Etching of a caravan with camels, donkeys, sheep and travelers crossing a rocky ridge beneath a cloudy sky.

The Journey of Jacob into Egypt (A. de Vesme 2 ; Dutuit 108)

Etching of a seated woman with a haloed infant and a bird, beside a resting man under a tree in a landscape.

Another Rest in the Flight into Egypt. (A. de Vesme 16 ; Dutuit 155)

Etching of the Virgin nursing the infant Jesus under trees while Saint Joseph kneels reading nearby, with sheep in the foregr

Another Rest in the Flight into Egypt. (A. de Vesme 17 ; Dutuit 156)

Engraving of the Louvre palace courtyard facade with small figures walking across the paved court.

View and perspective of the interior of the Louvre

Etching of the Tuileries Palace dome and arcaded facade with carriages, riders and pedestrians in a courtyard.

View of the dome of the Tuileries Palace

Engraving of the symmetrical Palais d'Orléans facade with central dome, small figures and a coat of arms above.

Palace of Orléans

1649

Engraved perspective of a symmetrical palace courtyard with arcades, tall chimneys and small strolling figures.

View and perspective of the Palace of Orléans

Engraved architectural view of the Sorbonne chapel with its dome, a long building range, and small figures in a courtyard.

View and perspective of the Chapel and House of Sorbonne

Engraved architectural perspective of a colonnaded court with statues, a staircase and a garden view through an arch.

Book containing the views and perspectives of the Chapel and House of Sorbonne

1649

Etching of the Palace of Orléans facade seen from the garden, with steep roofs, arched windows and small figures in front.

View and perspective of the Palace of Orléans and part of the small Luxembourg from the garden side

Engraving of the Sorbonne chapel and courtyard with a large dome, flanking wings, and small figures in the foreground.

View and perspective of the Chapel and House of Sorbonne from the courtyard side

Engraved view of a city square with domed church, classical arcades, a horse cart and many small figures.

Book of various perspectives and landscapes made from life

1651

Etching of a winged angel flying sideways, playing two long trumpets, with billowing drapery and hatched shading.

View and perspective of the Cardinal's Palace from the garden side (Renown alone)

Three circular etched vignettes with Latin mottoes: an elephant, a bird above a hand holding an orb, and a tied wreath.

Vignettes for the book "The Triumphs of Louis the Just XIII of that name" by Jean Valdor. Three circles with Latin le…

1649

Print with three circular emblems: a caduceus with serpents, a phoenix in flames on a pedestal, and a horse under a tree.

Three circles with Latin legend

1649

Etching of Livorno harbor with a statue of a ruler on a pedestal, bound figures at its base, ships, boats and workers on the

Views of the port of Livorno. The statue of Ferdinand I Grand Duke of Tuscany. First number of a series of 6 pieces.…

1655

Etching of a richly decorated galley being loaded with barrels and sacks at a busy harbor quay.

Views of the port of Livorno. Loading of a galley of the Order of Saint Stephen. Second number of a series of 6 piece…

Etching of a galley departing a busy harbor quay, with crowds, rowing boats, sailing ships and cannon smoke in the background

Views of the port of Livorno. The Departure of a galley. Third number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 846 ; Dut…

1654

Etching of a busy harbor with sailing ships, rowboats, dock workers, barrels and cannons under a cloudy sky.

Views of the port of Livorno. View of some houses overlooking the port. Fourth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de…

Etching of a galley with sails covering its deck in a harbor, with figures on the quay, rowboats, and cannons in the foregrou

Views of the port of Livorno. The galley whose deck is covered with sails. Fifth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A.…

Etching of a busy harbour with tall ships, rowing boats, workers on a quay and fortress walls under a cloudy sky.

Views of the port of Livorno. View of part of the port fortifications. Sixth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de V…

Etching of a doe leaping right, pursued by a hound, with an oak tree and a stag and rider in the distance.

The stag and the hind running to the right

Etching of a seated draped woman having her foot washed by an attendant beside a basin, before swagged curtains.

The Toilette of the new bride, after an antique bas-relief (A. de Vesme 205 ; Dutuit 196)

Etching of a crowded Florentine carousel with riders, chariots, a fountain and Mount Atlas before a triumphal arch.

Il Mondo festeggiante, carousel represented in Florence. Order in which the Prince of Tuscany, the quadrilles and the…

1661

Etching of a festive pageant with a figure holding a large globe at center, mounted riders, chariots and crowds in tiered sta

Il Mondo festeggiante, carousel represented in Florence. Entry of the Prince of Tuscany representing Hercules. Second…

Engraved plate of equestrian formation diagrams with horsemen in grids and a central Italian title cartouche.

Il Mondo festeggiante, carousel represented in Florence. Twenty-four figures executed by the quadrilles of horsemen.…

Sixteen numbered oval diagrams in four rows, filled with dots and dashes arranged in rings and clusters, on cream paper.

Il Mondo festeggiante, carousel represented in Florence. (Not referenced by A. de Vesme. Dutuit manuscript, Italian s…

Etching of a busy city square with mounted riders, a carriage, pedestrians, dogs and a richly decorated palazzo facade.

The Empty Carriage preceded by prelates mounted on mules (A. de Vesme XXVI - Third section, doubtful pieces and piece…

Etching of a crowded town square with a tall tower, arcaded palazzo, and a horse race across the central ground.

The small square of Siena. Horse race in the square of Siena. (A. de Vesme XLIV - Third section, doubtful pieces and…

Etching of a turbaned man beside a plumed horse head receiving hay, with a small rider on horseback at right.

The Negro giving a handful of hay to a horse (A. de Vesme 283 ; Dutuit 205)

Etching of a horse carousel procession in a tiered arena with spectators in galleries, riders and torch bearers.

La Gara delle Stagioni, carousel represented in Modena. Second number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme 52 ; Dut…

Etching of horsemen in plumed headdresses riding rearing horses in two rows around an empty central field.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Fourth number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme…

Etching of plumed riders on prancing horses arranged in four groups across a blank sheet, part of a carousel series.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Seventh number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme…

Etching of plumed horsemen on prancing horses arranged across a pale field, from Della Bella's carousel series.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Eighth number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme…

Etching of paired plumed horsemen in two columns on a pale sheet, depicting a carousel tournament with rearing horses and rai

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Ninth number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme 5…

Etching of ten small horsemen in plumed headdresses, several rearing, arranged across a pale sheet of paper.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena (A. de Vesme 60; Dutuit 185)

Etching of eight plumed horsemen on rearing horses arranged in a circle, each raising a decorative staff.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Eleventh number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesm…

Etching of a winding procession of plumed horsemen and marching soldiers across an open field.

The Competition of the Seasons, carousel represented at Modena. Twelfth number of a series of 14 pieces. (A. de Vesme…

Etching of a sailing ship in an oval arena with mounted riders, soldiers, and crowded stands above a grotto.

Combat and ballet on horseback, carousel represented at Florence (A. de Vesme 66; Dutuit 185)

Four Turks and a Negro, half-length and in profile (A. de Vesme 286 ; Dutuit 208)

Etching of two seated sailors on a rocky shore with ships and rowboats on the water to the right.

Two sailors seated (A. de Vesme 196 ; Dutuit 217)

Etching of two sailors beside a large bale on a harbor quay, with boats and a crouching figure in the background.

Two sailors standing near a large bale of merchandise (A. de Vesme 197 ; Dutuit 217)

Two children who embrace each other (A. de Vesme 94 ; Dutuit 218)

Etching of a plumed figure leading a horse by its bridle beside two men, one seen from behind with a sword.

A Pole holding a horse by the bridle and speaking to two other men (A. de Vesme 289 ; Dutuit 220)

Etching of a soldier with a musket carrying a hanging hen, with a horseback rider and a small figure on the right.

The Soldier holding a hen hung by the legs (A. de Vesme 195 ; Dutuit 225)

Etching of a cavalry battle on an open plain with lancers, fallen horses and a massed army near rocky hills.

The Battle of the Amalekites (A. de Vesme 3 ; Dutuit 226)

Etching of sketch studies including a horseman, dog, heads, hands, cherubs and an inscribed oval cartouche.

True scribbles: six sheets engraved by the Count of Caylus (A. de Vesme 1085-1090 ; Dutuit 229)

Etching of two panoramic harbour views with warships and sailing vessels near a fortified coastal town.

two plans on the same sheet

Etching of a dense naval battle with warships firing amid gunsmoke, coastal towns and a fortress along the shore.

Vignettes for the book "The Triumphs of Louis the Just XIII of that name" by Jean Valdor. Plan of the naval battle be…

1649

Engraved battle panorama with troops, gunsmoke and a road, above rows of diagrammed military formations.

Vignettes for the book "The Triumphs of Louis the Just XIII of that name" by Jean Valdor, Defeat of General Lamboy at…

1649

Etched panoramic view of the besieged city of Arras with troops, horsemen, wagons and siege lines across the plain.

Plan and view of the city of Arras besieged in 1640 (A. de Vesme 880 ; Dutuit manuscript, Italian school, page 99, no…

1641

Etched 1650 military plan of the fortress of Porto Longone with siege lines, camps, ships at sea, and mounted officers.

Attack of Fort Posto di Longone [Plan of the fortress of Porto Longone, taken by the Spanish in 1650] (A. de Vesme 88…

1650

Etched military map of the siege of Saint Omer with fortifications, rivers, ships, a lettered key, and mounted officers in th

Plan of the siege of Saint Omer (A. de Vesme 878 ; Dutuit manuscript, Italian school, page 99, no. 237)

1638

Etched panoramic view of the fortified city of Perpignan with its citadel, mountains, and mounted soldiers skirmishing on the

Profile of the city and citadel of Perpignan in 1642 (A. de Vesme LVII - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces wh…

1642

Etching of mounted commanders leading soldiers toward a fortified town gate, with cannon smoke over the walls and an inscribe

Entry of the Duke of Enghien into Philipsbourg (A. de Vesme 1114; Dutuit 239)

Etched panoramic view of a hilltop fortified town with troops, smoke from cannon fire, and a river valley below.

La Mothe in Lorraine (Dutuit manuscript, Italian school, page 100, no. 240)

Etched panorama of warships and small boats firing near a fortified shoreline town with smoke rising over the water.

Mardyck in Flanders (Dutuit manuscript, Italian school, page 100, no. 241)

Etching of allegorical women holding globes, a youth with shield, a reclining man, and a crested coat of arms with a lion.

[Thesis ornament, with the arms of the Strozzi] Eight allegorical figures (A. de Vesme 82 ; Dutuit manuscript, Italia…

Engraving of allegorical figures: women with globes, a youth with a shield, a reclining man, a lion, and a heraldic cartouche

[Ornament of thesis, with the arms of the Strozzi] Eight allegorical figures (A. de Vesme 82 ; Dutuit manuscript, Ita…

Pen sketch of a saddled horse, a goat's head and torso, a tree and a small walking figure on paper.

Sketch: a horse and a goat (A. de Vesme LXV - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose engraving or drawing is…

Etching of a crowded chamber with a canopy bed at right, where a figure lies while robed courtiers stand around the room.

Three small vignettes at the bottom of a portrait of Mazarin - The Death of Cardinal Mazarin [of Louis XIII] (A. de V…

Etching of Rome with classical ruins, a garden wall, herders with cattle in the foreground, and a captioned key of named site

View of Rome - Vestiges of the Temple of Peace (A. de Vesme VI - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose engr…