Plate 9: two horsemen at left galloping uphill towards the right, a horse and seated man to right, c. 1641
Etching
4.1875 x 10.625 in
Stefano della Bella was an Italian printmaker known for etchings, especially military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes. In 1639, della Bella went to Paris and lived there until 1650. He adapted his style to French tastes, and was influenced by Rembrandt and other Dutch print makers. Della Bella made trips to Holland and North Africa. He was born and later died in Florence, Italy.