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Stefano Della Bella

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Etching of a corpse on a bier surrounded by kneeling mourners and clergy beside tall candles.

The Corpse of Andrew, exposed to the people, gives off a sweet odor. Sixteenth number of a series of 20 pieces

Etching of a young woman in a canopied bed gazing at a vision of figures and a ladder, with a Latin inscription below.

A Young girl sees in a vision Saint Andrew ascending to heaven. Seventeenth number of a series of 20 pieces

Etching of a young man falling headfirst past a bishop-saint with a staff on a cloud, framed with a Latin cartouche below.

Miracle, operated by Saint Andrew, of a young man who falls from a high tower without being injured. Eighteenth numbe…

Etching of armored cavalry charging in battle, with a radiant saint in a cloud above and lions in a cartouche below.

Saint Andrew appearing in the middle of a cloud, puts to flight an army that was besieging Florence. Nineteenth numbe…

Etching of a crowd of robed figures processing up steps toward a church, with an angel shrine at right and a Latin banner bel

Following the victory obtained, the Florentine people solemnly visit the tomb of the Saint. Twentieth number of a ser…

Etching of a dwarf in a plumed hat riding a donkey, led by a servant on the left and held by a figure at right.

The dwarf mounted on a donkey. First piece

Etching of a richly dressed woman with a plumed hat facing a dwarf, with onlookers and a man with a cane at right.

The lady greeted by a dwarf. Second piece

Etching of two small figures in period costume dueling with rapiers on a flat ground line.

The duel of two dwarfs. Third piece

Etching of five grotesque dwarf musicians gathered around a table of music books, one bowing a large stringed instrument.

Grotesque concert of five dwarfs. Fourth piece

Etched frontispiece showing three bearded men in robes beneath a crowned canopy, with an Italian title cartouche and ships in

Frontispiece of "Dialogo di Galileo Galilei... sopra i due massimi sistemi del Mondo...", in Fiorenza, printed by G.B…

1632

Etching of a ceremonial procession with plumed riders and decorated horses approaching a distant city, with a dedicatory colu

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Dedication and first part of the procession. First number of a ser…

1633

Etching of a mounted procession with plumed riders, archers in red, and a winged standard-bearer on a horse.

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Second part of the procession. Second number of a series of 6 piec…

1633

Etching of a mounted procession with plumed riders and prancing horses across a hatched landscape, with Italian inscriptions

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Third part of the procession. Third number of a series of 6 pieces…

1633

Etching of a procession of mounted riders in plumed hats, with a central horseman and attendants on foot.

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Fourth part of the procession. Fourth number of a series of 6 piec…

1633

Etching of a horse procession of riders and crowds beneath a large leaning tree with a hanging figure in its branches.

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Fifth part of the procession. Fifth number of a series of 6 pieces…

1633

Etched procession of plumed horsemen, attendants and horses on a road, with distant carriages, Della Bella's 1633 Polish amba

Entry of the ambassador of Poland to Rome in 1633, Sixth part of the procession. Sixth number of a series of 6 pieces…

1633

Etching of a porter carrying an inscribed crate before sailing ships, cargo, and a harbor fortress by Stefano Della Bella, 16

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, Frontispiece. First piece (A. de Vesme 810, Dutuit 31)

1634

Etching of a harbor with moored ships and a lighthouse, with turbaned men in long robes talking in the right foreground.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, Three Turks and an Italian gentleman standing talk together. Second piece…

1634

Etching of three men on a shore with masted ships in a harbor and a beached vessel with smoke at right.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, Three men standing on the shore. Third piece (A. de Vesme 812, Dutuit 31)

1634

Etching of an ornate ship on a shore with standing and seated men, smaller boats, and a distant vessel on calm water.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, Two men sitting and five other men standing on the shore. Fourth piece (A…

1634

Etching of men crowding a small boat beside a large ornate galley with tall masts and a ship in the distance.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, A boat full of men who are about to embark on a galley. Fifth piece (A. d…

1634

Etching of a crowded rowboat approaching a two-masted ship while soldiers watch from the shore.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, A boat full of people. Sixth piece (A. de Vesme 815, Dutuit 31)

1634

Etching of a naval battle with crowded rowing boats in the foreground and galleys firing through smoke in the distance.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1634, Combat between several boats and galleys. Seventh piece (A. de Vesme 816,…

1634

Etching of a galley arriving at a busy harbor with rowboats full of people and tall sailing ships under an open sky.

Series of eight seascapes engraved in 1364, A galley arriving in the port and several boats full of people. Eighth pi…

1634

Etching of crowds on a riverbank and boats on the Arno below a bridge, with buildings and clouds above.

The Bridge Game, in Pisa (A. de Vesme 1059, Dutuit 32)

1634

Engraved frontispiece with a winged figure blowing a trumpet above a pedestal, flanked by two figures and cypress trees.

Frontispiece of the book "Festa fatta in Roma" (A. de Vesme CLXIII - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose…

1634

Etching of Jupiter seated in a chariot pulled by two eagles over clouds, with horizontal hatching in the sky.

Four pagan gods each mounted on his chariot: four pieces after Raphael, Jupiter. First piece. (A. de Vesme CV - Third…

Etching of a helmeted nude warrior god on a chariot pulled by two rearing horses above clouds.

Four pagan gods each mounted on his chariot: four pieces after Raphael, Mars. Third piece. (A. de Vesme CVII - Third…

Etching of Mercury seated on a chariot pulled by two roosters over clouds, holding a caduceus.

Four pagan gods each mounted on his chariot: four pieces after Raphael, Mercury. Second piece (A. de Vesme CVI - Thir…

Engraving of a robed god pointing from a decorated chariot while two figures pull the reins across clouds.

Four pagan gods each mounted on his chariot: four pieces after Raphael, Diana. Fourth piece (A. de Vesme CVIII - Thir…

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

Castel Sant'Angelo, in Rome (A. de Vesme 818, Dutuit 35)

Etched frontispiece with a Latin title banner, a cherub above, an old man with a staff, companions, and framing trees.

Frontispiece of "Lactis physica analysis" (A. de Vesme 907, Dutuit 36)

Engraved oval portrait of a bearded man with curly hair and fur-trimmed shoulders, framed by a Latin inscription.

Horace Gonzalés (A. de Vesme 35, Dutuit 37)

Etching of David playing a harp before the seated king Saul, framed in ornate scrollwork with flower rosettes.

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, David playing the harp before Saul, chapter heading. Second p…

Etching of a radiant sun with a face inside a laurel wreath, with scrolled ornament and ribbons below.

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, The radiant sun in a laurel wreath, tailpiece. Third piece (A…

Engraved tailpiece with a sunrise over the sea inside a scrolled cartouche, a winged insect above, and the words ALIVSQ ET ID

Five small pieces for the "Poëmata" of Pope Urban VIII, The sun rising over the sea, tailpiece. Fourth piece (A. de V…

Engraving of Saint Dominic holding a lily and book, borne by angels, with a kneeling cardinal and distant town below.

Image of Saint Dominic preserved in Soriano, Calabria (A. de Vesme 1053, Dutuit 40)

Etching of Saint Francis kneeling in light between two angels, with two praying figures in an ornate decorative frame.

Saint François (A. de Vesme 21, Dutuit 41)

Etched frontispiece of a battle scene with an armored warrior swinging a sword, mounted soldiers, and a hilltop town under a

Frontispiece of "Il Cosmo o vero l'Italia trionfante", poem by Coppola (Florence, 1650) (A. de Vesme 959, Dutuit 42)

1650

Engraved thesis ornament with two winged allegorical women holding a crown over spheres and a Latin motto banner.

Ornament of thesis with the motto: "Sine orbibus orbae" (A. de Vesme 78, Dutuit 43)

Etching of male and female dancers in costume within an ornamental fan-shaped frame, with trees and a distant town in the lan

Three male dancers and three female dancers in a fan (A. de Vesme 210, Dutuit 46)

Engraving of a crowd of figures in a park around a central fountain, framed by an ornate scrolled cartouche.

Imitation of the preceding piece: Three male dancers and three female dancers in a fan (A. de Vesme 210, Dutuit 46 bis)

Engraved topographical plan of a coastal fortress with numbered sites, harbour ships, fleets and camps in a laurel wreath.

Topographical plan in the shape of a fan (A. de Vesme LVI - Third section, doubtful pieces and pieces whose engraving…

Engraved title page with a bust portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II in an oval medallion, surrounded by armor and Latin inscript

Emperor Ferdinand II, title page of the book "Esequie della maesta cesarea dell'imperadore Ferdinando II" (A. de Vesm…

1637

Etching of a draped funeral church facade with imperial eagle, skeleton guards, and mourners in long robes.

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, Facade of the church of Saint Lawrence in Florence (A. de Vesme 75, Dutuit 50)

1637

Etching of an ornate funeral catafalque in a monumental hall with statues, arched niches, mourners and a crowned coat of arms

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, The catafalque (A. de Vesme 77, Dutuit 51)

1637

Etching of a draped church interior with skeletal figures on columns, rows of candles, and small mourners on the floor.

Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II, Interior of the church (A. de Vesme 76, Dutuit 52)

1637

Etching of a funeral procession in a columned hall, with mourners approaching a tiered catafalque beneath a draped canopy.

Funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici (A. de Vesme 74, Dutuit 53)

1614

Etched oval portrait of a young man in armour and lace collar, framed by armour, a sword and a scrolled inscription banner.

Portrait to the glory of Francesco de' Medici, Prince of Tuscany

1614

Etched emblem of a wind-battered tree within a scrolled cartouche, a skull above and the banner Sic spes destituit below.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A tree battered by the hurricane: "Sic spes destituit".…

1614

Etched emblem with a skull and crossed bones above a shield holding laurel and palm branches, with banner reading Digna tuis

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A trophy of palms and laurels: "Digna tuis animis" Four…

1614

Etching of a violin on draped cloth within an ornamental cartouche, topped by a skull and banner reading Cantet tibi gloria.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A violin out of its case: "Cantet tibi gloria". Fifth p…

1614

Etched funeral emblem of armor marked with a cross, a skull with plumed helmet, flags, and the banner Fiducia fortitudinis.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, An iron armor marked with the cross: "Fiducia fortitudi…

1614

Etched emblem of an eagle holding a snake in a scrolled frame, with a skull above and the banner Iuventus et patrius vigor.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, An eagle with a snake in its talons: "Iuventus et patri…

1614

Etched funeral emblem with a skull, crossed bones, a banner inscription and a smoking censer in a scrolled cartouche.

Eight emblems for the funeral of Prince Francesco de' Medici, A smoking censer: "Parte tamen meliore mei". Eighth pie…

1614

Engraved theatre frontispiece with curtains, statues in niches, two globes on stage, and a title cartouche.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", Frontispiece. First number of a serie…

Etching of costumed figures on a path between trees, with a city skyline and dome in the distance and gods on clouds above.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Prima scena rappresentante Fiorenza"…

Etching of a forest clearing with a procession of figures below and a cloud with gods above, under a radiant sky.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Seconda scena selva di Diana". Third…

Etched stage design of a classical garden colonnade with a fountain, dancers, and winged figures among clouds above.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Terza scena giardino di Venere". Fou…

Etching of a theatrical sea scene with rocky cliffs, nude sea figures, sea creatures and a deity on a cloud.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Quarta scena di mare". Fifth number…

Etching of a theatrical infernal stage set with burning buildings, centaurs, flying demons and a chariot in the clouds.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Scena quinta d'inferno". Sixth numbe…

Etching of a theatrical stage set with dancing figures on cloud platforms, draped curtains, and mounted riders under a radian

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Sesta scena di tutto cielo". Seventh…

Etched stage design of a rocky grotto with an arch, cliffs, clouds of gods, and crowds of figures fighting below.

Frontispiece and theatrical decorations for the melodrama "Le nozze degli Dei", "Scena grotta di Vulcano". Eighth num…

Etching of a horse festival in an oval arena with riders, a chariot, and surrounding formation diagrams, by Stefano Della Bel

Carousel performed in Florence for the wedding of Grand Duke Ferdinand II (A. de Vesme 50, Dutuit 58)

1637