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Stefano Della Bella

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Etching of a ceremonial procession with mounted riders, trumpeters and crowds on a road, with an inscribed cartouche at left.

Plate One, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Etching of a procession of mounted horsemen with plumed helmets and flags crossing a plain, labeled with inscriptions below.

Plate Two, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Etched print of a procession of plumed mounted riders and horses across a flat landscape, with Italian captions below.

Plate Three, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Etched procession of plumed horsemen and attendants on foot passing across a flat landscape, with Italian captions below.

Plate Four, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Etching of a crowded procession of horsemen and figures passing a large leaning tree in an open landscape.

Plate Five, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Etched procession of plumed horsemen and attendants crossing a wide landscape toward distant buildings under a cloudy sky.

Plate Six, from Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome

1633

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Man's head in profile. First number of a series of 22 pieces. (A.…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Two studies of children. Sixth number of a series of 22 pieces. (…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Horse's head and man's bust. Seventh number of a series of 22 pie…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Three sketched heads. Ninth number of a series of 22 pieces. (A.…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Two half-length Poles. Eleventh number of a series of 22 pieces.…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Heads of a young soldier and an old man. Twelfth number of a seri…

Etching of sketches including a dragon-shaped helmet, two children's heads, grotesque faces and a small child figure.

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Antique helmet, two children's busts and various studies. Thirtee…

Etching strip with three bearded male heads, a winged figure sketch at right, and the monogram SB fec.

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Three heads of philosophers and sketch of a winged woman. Fourtee…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Two adjoining heads of old men, a head of an adolescent and a hea…

Small etching proof with three head studies: a woman from behind, a bearded man in a feathered turban, and another woman.

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Heads of a black person and a Turk and bust of a woman. Seventeen…

Etching with a profiled helmeted soldier on the left and a group of sketched heads and figures on the right.

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, A soldier's head and five half-length figures. Eighteenth number…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Nude man and a closed eye. Nineteenth number of a series of 22 pi…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs, Four heads. Twentieth number of a series of 22 pieces. (A. de Ves…

Collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Five children's heads. Twenty-first number of a series of 22 piec…

Second collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Six heads in length. Fifth number of a series of 47 pieces…

Narrow etching proof with a small galloping horseman and a figure beside a horse, signed SB fec.

Second collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Two small horsemen. Ninth number of a series of 47 pieces.…

Etching with several sketched heads and figure studies, including a plumed helmeted soldier and grimacing faces.

Second collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Five study figures for a battle. Thirteenth number of a se…

Second collection of various scribbles and etching proofs. Young man's head in profile, a leg and a thigh. Twenty-thi…

Etching of ornamental vases, urns and a garland-decorated bowl with flowers and putti, by Stefano Della Bella.

Collection of various vases. Second number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1046 ; Dutuit 129)

Etching of a row of ornate decorative vases and urns with flowers, putti and mythical creatures.

Collection of various vases. Third number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1047 ; Dutuit 129)

Engraving of ornate decorative vases and urns with flower bouquets, two putti on the central vase, and a small dog at right.

Collection of various vases. Fourth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1048 ; Dutuit 129)

Etching of five ornate decorative vases with flowers, putti and garlands, from a series of six designs by Stefano Della Bella

Collection of various vases. Fifth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1049 ; Dutuit 129)

Etching of six ornamental vases and urns with skull mounts, garlands, relief figures and foliage, numbered 6 in a series.

Collection of various vases. Sixth number of a series of 6 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1050 ; Dutuit 129)

Several heads, a peasant woman sitting on a horse, a standing man and a sitting woman

Etching of a winged figure reaching toward a kneeling woman and horse, drawn in loose hatched lines within a thin border.

Various figures and scribbles. Study of a woman leading a loaded horse. Fourth number of a series of 23 pieces. (A. d…

Etched ornamental cartouche with lion heads, scrolls and two seated putti, numbered 2 in a series of twelve.

Collection of twelve cartouches. Second number of a series of 12 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1146 ; Dutuit 125)

Etched ornamental cartouche with an empty centre, flanked by a winged female figure and a winged creature on coiled serpents.

Collection of twelve cartouches. Third number of a series of 12 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1147 ; Dutuit 125)

Etched ornamental cartouche with scrolling foliage, shells and tassels around an empty central panel.

Collection of twelve cartouches. Fifth number of a series of 12 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1149 ; Dutuit 125)

Etched ornamental cartouche with scrolling waves, grotesque heads, and sea creatures framing a blank central panel.

Collection of twelve cartouches. Tenth number of a series of 12 pieces. (A. de Vesme 1154 ; Dutuit 125)

Etching of a three-masted ship in rough seas under stormy rain clouds, with a rocky outcrop on the left.

Water

Etching of windblown trees, riders and horses on a hilly landscape under a cloudy sky, titled Air.

Air

Etching of a naval battle with a burning ship emitting smoke and several sailing warships firing on open water.

Fire

Etching of a cartouche held by sea figures in rolling waves, with birds, a rocky coast and sea creatures around it.

Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami. Titolo

1647

Etched ornamental border with a Medici-style shield under a crown, flanked by lions and a bear among garlands and ribbons.

Coat of arms of the Medici

1647

Engraved ornamental frieze with two putti holding a crown above a large letter L, flanked by scrollwork and sea creatures.

Two children holding a royal crown above a large L

1647

Two friezes on the same plate

1647

Etching of two ornamental friezes with scrolling acanthus, lion head, winged creature, grapevines and a ram skull.

Two other friezes on the same plate

1647

Etched horizontal ornamental band with scrolling foliage, female figures at each end, and a sleeping cupid in a central drape

Venus contemplates Cupid who is sleeping

1647

Etching of a naked child confronted by two barking dogs, framed by scrolling ornament and sea horses above.

A naked child frightened by two dogs barking at him

1647

Etched print with three friezes showing hounds chasing a hare and boar among scrollwork and foliage.

Three friezes on the same plate

1647

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 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…

Friezes, foliage and grotesques, Title. First number of a series of 8 pieces (A. de Vesme 979, Dutuit 73)

1640

Etching of a fortress entrance with stone towers, soldiers with pikes, cannons, and a cartouche reading ET PACE ET BELLO.

Various designs for both peace and war, The entrance to a fortress, Title. First number of a series of 6 pieces (A. d…

1641

Etching of horse-drawn cannons and soldiers marching across a wide hilly landscape, with birds in the sky.

Various designs for both peace and war, Conduction of cannons. Second number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 265…

1641

Etching of cannon carriage and horses on left, with soldiers, fallen horses and smoke across a battlefield landscape.

Various designs for both peace and war, Another conduction of cannons. Third number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Ve…

1641

Etching of a cavalry clash with smoke, fallen soldiers and horses, and a distant army under a cloudy sky.

Various designs for both peace and war, Cavalry clash. Fourth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 267, Dutuit…

1641

Etching of a naval battle with smoke rising from a sinking ship and crowded boats of men in the sea.

Various designs for both peace and war, Naval combat. Fifth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 268, Dutuit 75e)

1641

Etching of a naval battle with smoking, listing warships, flags, and small boats on a calm sea.

Various designs for both peace and war, Another naval combat. Sixth number of a series of 6 pieces (A. de Vesme 269,…

1641

Etching of a waterfall over rocks below a ruined tower, with cattle, goats and trees in the foreground.

Various landscapes, The waterfall. First number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 749, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a landscape with a ruined arched bridge over a river, trees, a rocky hill, and travelers with horses.

Various landscapes, The bridge. Second number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 750, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a castle on a hill below mountain peaks, with horsemen and a windswept tree in the foreground.

Various landscapes, The castle. Second number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 750, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a hilltop castle below jagged mountains, with horsemen and a walking figure on a foreground road and a tree at lef

Various landscapes, The castle. Third number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 751, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a naval battle with sailing ships, smoke from gunfire, and rowing boats with figures in the foreground.

Various landscapes, Naval combat. Fourth number of a series of 4 pieces (A. de Vesme 752, Dutuit 78)

1641

Etching of a wooded landscape with a monument dedicated to Louis de Bourbon, a sculpted figure and a seated draughtsman.

Various landscapes, Title and dedication. First number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 757, Dutuit 88)

Etching of a river landscape with a peasant woman, wading cattle, wind-bent trees and a stone bridge in the distance.

Various landscapes, The peasant woman taking off her shoes to cross the water. Second number of a series of 12 pieces…

Etching of a river landscape with two horsemen fording water, a stone arched bridge, and windblown trees framing the scene.

Various landscapes, Two horsemen fording a river. Third number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 759, Dutuit 88)

Etching of pilgrims near ruins and trees, with a flock of sheep and cattle moving through a wide landscape.

Various landscapes, Two pilgrims looking at ruins. Fourth number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 760, Dutuit 88)

Etching of a landscape with riders and hounds chasing a deer through a pond beside tall trees.

Various landscapes, The deer hunt. Fifth number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 761, Dutuit 88)

Etching of a windswept tree by a river, a fisherman with a net at left, horse riders at right, and a distant bridge and town.

Various landscapes, The fisherman carrying his tramail. Sixth number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 762, Dutui…

Etching of boats on a shoreline with a fortress on a rocky headland and a large tree at right.

Various landscapes, Boats on the seashore. Seventh number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 763, Dutuit 88)

Etching of two galleys and small boats in a harbor, with a fortified hilltop town and smoke from cannon on the left shore.

Various landscapes, The two galleys and the two sloops. Eighth number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 764, Dutu…

Etching of two galloping horsemen on a rural road, with a thatched cottage, trees, a stone tower and sheep.

Various landscapes, Two horsemen galloping to the right on a path that goes uphill. Ninth number of a series of 12 pi…

Etching of a windmill with still sails beside a thatched building, bent trees on the left, and figures on a rural path.

Various landscapes, The windmill without sails. Tenth number of a series of 12 pieces (A. de Vesme 766, Dutuit 88)

Etching of a pastoral landscape with a seated draftsman, a shepherd, grazing cattle and sheep, and a ruined tower.

Various landscapes, The seated draftsman and the standing shepherd who watches him. Twelfth number of a series of 12…

Engraved frontispiece with drapery, a coat of arms, and French title text for a series of military drawings, 1644.

Drawings of some troop movements, cannons, and attacks on cities, Frontispiece First number of a series of 12 pieces…

1644

Etching of soldiers waiting at a harbor wall as men load cannons into a boat near tall sailing ships.

Various embarkations, Numerous soldiers wait on the shore for the moment to embark. First number of a series of 7 pie…

1644

Etching of moored sailing ships and workers at a seaport, with a stone tower and small boat on the water.

Various embarkations, In a seaport, several workers are busy with various tasks. Third number of a series of 7 pieces…

1644

Etching of a galley with sails and figures in a harbor, with a fortified tower on a hill beside the shore.

Various embarkations, A galley about to leave the roadstead. Fifth number of a series of 7 pieces (A. de Vesme 807, D…

1644

Etching of two ships tossed by a storm, one listing with tilted masts, waves churning under dark hatched clouds.

Various embarkations, Storm. Sixth number of a series of 7 pieces (A. de Vesme 808, Dutuit 94)

1644

Etching of workers unloading cargo from a rowboat beside a galley, with sailing ships on calm water to the right.

Various embarkations, A sentinel and three dockworkers on a point of the mole and the stern of a galley. Seventh numb…

1644

Etching of a woman and child on horseback leading sheep and cattle past a shepherd across a hilly landscape.

The Journey of Jacob and Rachel to the land of Canaan (A. de Vesme 1 ; Dutuit 107)

Etching of an ornate gateway with sculpted figures, a garden wall, trees, a horse cart and pedestrians on a dirt road.

New views and perspectives. Title. Second number of a series of 8 pieces. (A. de Vesme XIX - Third section, doubtful…

Etching of a Gothic church with a tall spire and figures on horseback and on foot in the courtyard before it.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the Church and the Temple Court. (A. de Vesme XX - Third…

Etching of the Tower of Nesle and Hôtel de Nevers beside the Seine, with boats, a bridge and figures in the foreground.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the Tower of Nesle and the Hôtel de Nevers. Fourth number…

Etching of the Church of Saint-Martin-des-Champs with a spire and bell tower, figures in the street, and a well at right.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the Church Saint-Martin-des-Champs. (A. de Vesme XXII - T…

Etching of Notre-Dame de Boulogne church with tall spires, trees, a grazing cow and figures in an open landscape.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the Church Notre-Dame-de-Boulogne. Sixth number of a seri…

Etching of the village and bridge of Charenton with a timber house on stilts, ruins, figures and boats on a river.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the village and the bridge of Charrenton. Seventh number…

Etching of a river scene with a water mill, arched bridge, covered boats, and a domed building in the distance.

New views and perspectives. Title. Views and perspective of the bridge and the Temple of Charrenton. Eighth number of…

Etching of Perseus holding Medusa's head beside a winged horse and a fallen figure among rocks.

Game of fables. Perseus and Medusa. Forty-seventh number of a series of 52 pieces. (A. de Vesme 494 ; Dutuit 116)

1644

Horizontal etching of a vine frieze with leaping figures and animals among leaves, by Stefano Della Bella, 1647.

Four children carrying branches of vine are frightened by three young tigers

1647

Etching of a tiger walking over scrolling foliage, with grape vines at left and a laughing mask at right.

Tiger walking on a scrollwork

1647

Etched horizontal frieze of acanthus scrolls with putti, a cornucopia and small figures, by Stefano Della Bella, 1647.

Two children playing with two dogs

1647

Etching of two tritons restraining two leaping dolphins over rippling sea waves.

Two dolphins leap at each other while two tritons hold them back with difficulty

1647

Etched frieze with acanthus scrolls, putti, a lion head and small figures below, by Stefano Della Bella.

A frieze and two scribbles

1647