{"title":"Stefano Della Bella","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"two-putti-riding-lions-holding-the-medici-coat-of-arms-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Putti Riding Lions Holding the Medici Coat of Arms - Stefano della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano della Bella featuring two putti supporting the Medici coat of arms, flanked by lions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano della Bella displays the technical precision characteristic of his work in the seventeenth century. The composition features two putti, each mounted upon a lion, supporting the prominent Medici coat of arms. The shield is surmounted by a crown, with the six characteristic spheres of the Medici family arranged in a triangular formation. Below this primary heraldic element, a secondary decorative motif features a lion mask surrounded by acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a Florentine artist who spent a significant period in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Mazarin. His work often reflects the influence of Jacques Callot, particularly in the clarity of his line and his ability to render small-scale figures with anatomical accuracy. This print demonstrates his skill in combining classical iconography with the ornamental requirements of courtly art. The etching technique allows for fine cross-hatching, which creates a sense of volume in the musculature of the lions and the soft forms of the putti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the Medici arms suggests this work was produced for a patron connected to the Tuscan court. Della Bella excelled in the production of festival books, cartouches, and decorative designs, which were essential components of Baroque visual culture. The print is executed with a controlled, calligraphic line that defines the contours of the figures and the complex curves of the heraldic shield. The lower section, featuring the lion mask, provides a balanced counterpoint to the more narrative upper portion of the image. This piece offers a clear example of the decorative graphic arts produced in Italy during the mid-seventeenth century, reflecting the period's interest in heraldry and classical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352912695631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352920002895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352920035663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352920068431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352920101199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352920133967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352920166735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352920199503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352920232271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352920265039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352920297807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352920330575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Putti-Riding-Lions-Holding-the-Medici-Coat-of-Arms_Poster_CompositorV1_1785446771157.jpg?v=1785447149"},{"product_id":"dedication-page-to-antonio-le-charon-with-coat-of-arms-stefano-della-bella","title":"Dedication Page to Antonio Le Charon, with Coat of Arms - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring a formal dedication, heraldic coat of arms, and classical ornamental motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella functions as a formal dedication page, a common feature in seventeenth-century print series. The composition is organised around a central coat of arms, which is flanked by allegorical figures and decorative elements characteristic of the Baroque period. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, was known for his technical precision and his ability to integrate classical motifs with fluid, imaginative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a variety of figures, including putti and satyr-like masks, which frame the Latin inscription dedicated to Antonio Le Charon. The use of line is varied, ranging from the fine hatching used to model the musculature of the figures to the bolder, more sweeping strokes that define the scrollwork and foliage. The inclusion of a coat of arms suggests this work was commissioned for a specific publication, likely a series of prints or a book of engravings, where the patron's status required visual acknowledgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella's approach to the page is highly decorative. He balances the rigid geometry of the heraldic shield with the organic, asymmetrical curves of the surrounding cartouche. The presence of fruit, masks, and mythological figures reflects the period's interest in classical antiquity and the grotesque. The print demonstrates the artist's mastery of the etching needle, showing how he could create depth and texture on a two-dimensional surface without relying on heavy shading. This work provides insight into the collaborative nature of print production in the seventeenth century, where artists, engravers, and publishers worked together to create sophisticated visual frontispieces for their patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352954048847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352970432847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352970465615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352970498383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352970531151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352970563919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352970596687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352970629455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352970662223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352970694991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352970727759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352970760527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dedication-Page-to-Antonio-Le-Charon-with-Coat-of-Arms_Poster_CompositorV1_1785447861328.jpg?v=1785447961"},{"product_id":"saint-benedict-martyr-stefano-della-bella","title":"Saint Benedict Martyr - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting Saint Benedict the Martyr, complete with traditional iconography and formal inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Florentine artist Stefano Della Bella depicts Saint Benedict the Martyr. The composition presents the saint standing in a classical pose, holding a palm frond, which serves as the traditional symbol of martyrdom. His gaze is directed upward, towards a source of divine light that breaks through the clouds above. The figure is rendered with the precise, delicate line work characteristic of Della Bella, who was highly regarded for his technical skill in printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left of the saint, a small architectural structure is depicted, providing a sense of scale and setting. The background features a subtle landscape, suggesting a distant cityscape, which adds depth to the scene without distracting from the primary figure. The lower portion of the print includes a formal inscription, identifying the subject and acknowledging the dedication to the Marchesa Lucrezia de' gli Albizi. This inclusion of text is typical of devotional prints from the seventeenth century, which often functioned as both religious objects and commemorative items for patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella spent significant time in Rome and Paris, and his work reflects the influence of the Italian Baroque style. His ability to capture texture and light through the medium of etching allowed him to create works that possess both clarity and a sense of movement. This print demonstrates his command of the burin and needle, showing how he could balance the solemnity of a religious subject with the decorative requirements of a commissioned print. The work remains a fine example of the intersection between religious devotion and the flourishing print culture of the Italian Baroque period, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353089380687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353101603151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353101635919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353101668687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353101701455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353101734223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353101766991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353101799759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353101832527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353101865295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353101898063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353101930831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Benedict-Martyr_Poster_CompositorV1_1785449366531.jpg?v=1785449659"},{"product_id":"death-on-the-battlefield-stefano-della-bella","title":"Death on the Battlefield - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting an allegorical figure of Death riding across a chaotic battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella was a Florentine printmaker whose work often captured the movement and chaos of the seventeenth-century military experience. This etching, Death on the Battlefield, belongs to a series of allegorical works that engage with the memento mori tradition. The composition features a skeletal figure of Death, depicted as a mounted rider, traversing a field of carnage. The figure wears a plumed hat, a detail that adds a macabre irony to the scene, as Death appears as a commander overseeing the destruction below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella utilised the etching medium to achieve fine, precise lines that define the skeletal structure of the horse and rider, contrasting with the looser, more atmospheric treatment of the smoke and distant soldiers. The background is filled with the small, energetic figures characteristic of his style, showing the scale of the conflict. The foreground includes a French inscription, which provides a poetic commentary on the scene, describing the triumph of Death amidst the ruins of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's technical skill in handling complex compositions on a small scale. His ability to render the anatomy of the horse and the skeletal rider with such clarity reflects his training and his interest in the natural world. The print serves as a reflection on the fragility of life, a common theme in European art during the seventeenth century, particularly in the wake of the frequent conflicts that defined the period. The etching remains a notable example of Baroque printmaking, combining technical precision with a grim, allegorical subject matter that invites close inspection of the details within the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353107009871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353108877647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353108910415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353108943183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353108975951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353109008719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353109041487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353109074255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353109107023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353109139791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353109172559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353109205327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Death-on-the-Battlefield_Poster_CompositorV1_1785449798402.jpg?v=1785450326"},{"product_id":"frontispiece-for-la-finta-pazza-stefano-della-bella","title":"Frontispiece for La finta pazza - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1645 etching by Stefano Della Bella, serving as the frontispiece for the theatrical production La finta pazza in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella serves as the frontispiece for the 1645 publication of Giulio Strozzi's drama, La finta pazza. The work documents the theatrical festivities held at the Petit-Bourbon in Paris, an event managed by the stage designer Giacomo Torelli. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in France, demonstrates his technical precision through the fine, controlled lines characteristic of his mature etching style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a central pedestal inscribed with the dedication to Anne of Austria, the Queen of France. A winged figure, likely representing Fame or Poetry, leans against the plinth, holding an olive branch. The figure is draped in classical robes, with a theatrical mask resting on the pedestal beside her. Above, two putti support a crown positioned over the Bourbon coat of arms, linking the theatrical performance to royal patronage. The background provides a subtle architectural context, suggesting the Parisian setting of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was highly regarded for his ability to capture the ephemeral nature of courtly spectacles and stage designs. His work often bridged the gap between documentation and artistic invention. The inclusion of drafting tools at the base of the pedestal, such as a compass and square, acknowledges the role of the engineer in creating these elaborate stage effects. This print is a clear example of the intersection between seventeenth-century theatre, royal propaganda, and the graphic arts. The balance of the composition, with its clear hierarchy of symbolic elements, reflects the orderly aesthetic of the period. Collectors of Baroque prints will recognise the artist's signature clarity and his capacity to render complex allegorical scenes with economy and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353110483279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353115169103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353115201871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353115234639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353115267407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353115300175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353115332943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353115365711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353115398479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353115431247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353115464015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353115496783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frontispiece-for-La-finta-pazza_Poster_CompositorV1_1785450374217.jpg?v=1785450503"},{"product_id":"the-funeral-of-ferdinand-ii-the-catafalque-stefano-della-bella","title":"The Funeral of Ferdinand II: The Catafalque - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1637 etching by Stefano Della Bella documenting the elaborate catafalque constructed for the funeral of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella documents the elaborate funeral arrangements for Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, held in Florence in 1637. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker known for his technical precision, captures the temporary architectural structure erected for the ceremony. The composition centres on the catafalque, a raised platform designed to support the coffin, which is positioned within a grand, vaulted interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the artist's command of perspective and line. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and shadow, defining the architectural elements such as the columns, the coffered ceiling, and the surrounding balustrades. Figures are scattered throughout the lower register, providing a sense of scale to the monumental structure. The inclusion of heraldic symbols, such as the double-headed eagle suspended above the central area, reinforces the imperial nature of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of ephemeral art, this work provides insight into the Baroque tradition of staging grand public spectacles. These temporary constructions were designed to project power and authority through complex ornamentation and spatial organisation. Della Bella’s work serves as a primary visual source for the study of seventeenth-century ceremonial practices. The print is executed with a fine, controlled line, characteristic of the artist's output during his time in Florence. It reflects the period's interest in theatricality and the integration of architecture with commemorative display. The clear, linear quality of the etching allows for a detailed examination of the decorative motifs and the structural logic of the temporary monument, offering a window into the aesthetic priorities of the Medici court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353118544207,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353120870735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353120903503,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353120936271,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353120969039,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353121001807,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353121034575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353121067343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353121100111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353121132879,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353121165647,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353121198415,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Funeral-of-Ferdinand-II_-The-Catafalque_Poster_CompositorV1_1785450540671.jpg?v=1785450798"},{"product_id":"naval-battle-at-la-rochelle-stefano-della-bella","title":"Naval Battle at La Rochelle - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, documenting the naval engagement at the Siege of La Rochelle from an aerial perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the Siege of La Rochelle, a significant military engagement during the French Wars of Religion. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker known for his technical precision, captures the aerial perspective of the harbour with remarkable clarity. The composition organises the naval forces into a dense, central cluster, surrounded by the smoke of cannon fire and the strategic positioning of ships along the coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a fine, controlled line to delineate the rigging of the vessels and the topographical features of the surrounding land. By using a high vantage point, the viewer observes the tactical layout of the conflict, rather than the immediate chaos of deck-level combat. The work functions as both a historical record and a demonstration of the artist's ability to manage complex, multi-figure scenes within a single frame. The use of negative space around the central engagement draws the eye to the scale of the fleet and the geographical constraints of the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella spent a significant portion of his career in Paris, where he produced numerous prints documenting contemporary events and military manoeuvres. His work is characterised by a disciplined approach to etching, avoiding excessive shading in favour of clear, descriptive marks. This print provides a window into seventeenth-century naval warfare, reflecting the period's interest in cartography and military history. The absence of heavy ink saturation allows the fine details of the ships and the coastal fortifications to remain legible, making it a clear example of the documentary print tradition prevalent in the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353128341839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353132110159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353132142927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353132175695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353132208463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353132241231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353132273999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353132306767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353132339535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353132372303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353132405071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353132437839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Naval-Battle-at-La-Rochelle_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451098887.jpg?v=1785451225"},{"product_id":"three-horses-fighting-stefano-della-bella","title":"Three Horses Fighting - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting three horses in a moment of intense physical struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella was a prolific Florentine printmaker whose work often focused on the movement and anatomy of animals. This etching captures a chaotic scene of three horses in conflict. The composition relies on the tension between the animals, with one horse rearing while another is grounded, creating a sense of kinetic energy. Della Bella uses fine, parallel hatching to define the musculature and the texture of the horses' coats, a technique that provides volume without the need for heavy shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background remains sparse, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the interaction between the subjects. In the distance, smaller figures of horses suggest a larger herd, providing context to the central struggle. Della Bella spent significant time in Paris, where he produced many of his most recognised etchings for the publisher Israel Henriet, whose mark appears on this print. His ability to render animal anatomy with such precision made his work popular among collectors and artists of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's command of the etching needle. The lines are clean and deliberate, showing a mastery of the medium that allows for both fine detail in the manes and tails and broader structural definition in the bodies of the horses. The work is representative of the Baroque interest in drama and motion, yet it retains a classical clarity in its execution. It is a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking, offering a glimpse into the technical skill required to convey such dynamic subjects on a small scale. The print is presented here with the same attention to detail found in the original, ensuring the clarity of the line work is preserved for the modern viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353129095503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353133257039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353133289807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353133322575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353133355343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353133388111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353133420879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353133453647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353133486415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353133519183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353133551951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353133584719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Horses-Fighting_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451142909.jpg?v=1785451311"},{"product_id":"two-women-transforming-into-trees-daphne-and-myrna-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Women Transforming into Trees (Daphne and Myrna?) - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting two female figures in a state of metamorphosis, forming an ornate decorative cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the technical precision and imaginative flair characteristic of his work during the mid-seventeenth century. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, was highly regarded for his small-scale prints that often incorporated cartouches, decorative frames, and mythological themes. This particular work functions as a decorative frame, where the human form merges with organic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two female figures positioned on either side of a central, empty shield or cartouche. Their lower bodies transition into swirling, leafy foliage, while their upper torsos remain human. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the musculature of the figures and the texture of the leaves, creating a sense of fluid motion. The figures reach upward, their arms forming the top arch of the frame, which suggests a metamorphosis akin to the myth of Daphne. The lower portion of the design is anchored by a base that integrates further decorative scrolls and naturalistic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a master of the etching needle, capable of producing works that were both functional as designs for other craftsmen and aesthetically complete as independent prints. His ability to balance the human figure with ornamental structure is evident here, as the figures do not merely decorate the frame but actively constitute its form. The print reflects the Baroque interest in transformation and the integration of classical mythology into decorative arts. The inclusion of the inscription 'S. Della Bella fecit cum Privil Regis' indicates that this print was produced under royal privilege, a common practice for artists of his standing to protect their work from unauthorised reproduction. This piece offers a glimpse into the sophisticated visual culture of the period, where the boundaries between fine art and applied design were frequently blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353138303311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353141088591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353141121359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353141154127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353141186895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353141219663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353141252431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353141285199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353141317967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353141350735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353141383503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353141416271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Women-Transforming-into-Trees-Daphne-and-Myrna_-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451288639.jpg?v=1785451425"},{"product_id":"two-skeletons-splitting-apart-a-tree-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Skeletons Splitting Apart a Tree - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting two skeletons parting a tree to reveal a draped cloth, reflecting the memento mori tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella belongs to a series of prints exploring the memento mori tradition, a common theme in seventeenth-century European art. The composition features two skeletal figures positioned on either side of a central tree. They appear to be pulling the tree apart, revealing a large, draped cloth that hangs between the bifurcated trunk. The oval frame contains the scene, creating a contained, theatrical space typical of Della Bella's work as a printmaker in Florence and Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a prolific etcher, known for his technical precision and his ability to render fine detail within small formats. His work often incorporated elements of the grotesque and the macabre, reflecting the period's fascination with the transience of life. The skeletons are rendered with anatomical accuracy, their poses dynamic and active rather than static. The drapery, which occupies the centre of the image, adds a sense of weight and texture, contrasting with the brittle, bony forms of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the inscription 'S. Della Bella fecit cum Privil. Regis' indicates that this print was produced under royal privilege, likely during the artist's time in France. The work demonstrates his command of line and shadow, using cross-hatching to build volume and depth within the foliage and the folds of the fabric. This piece is a clear example of the Baroque interest in allegory and the dramatic representation of mortality. It functions as a visual meditation on the fragility of nature and the inevitability of decay, presented with the refined craftsmanship that defined Della Bella's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353141973327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353143480655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353143513423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353143546191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353143578959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353143611727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353143644495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353143677263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353143710031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353143742799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353143775567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353143808335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Skeletons-Splitting-Apart-a-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451339593.jpg?v=1785451583"},{"product_id":"a-polish-stable-groom-on-horseback-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Polish Stable Groom on Horseback - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting a Polish groom on horseback, rendered with precise, rhythmic line work characteristic of the Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella captures a Polish stable groom mounted on horseback, accompanied by a second horse. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker, spent a significant period in Paris, where his technical skill with the needle earned him a reputation for precision and fluid line work. His output often included military subjects, courtly processions, and studies of figures from diverse regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the groom, depicted in traditional Polish attire, including a distinctive cap and long coat. The horses are rendered with a sense of movement, their forms defined by short, rhythmic hatching that creates volume and texture. The background remains sparse, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the anatomical details of the animals and the specific costume of the rider. Della Bella employs a light, airy touch, typical of his mature style, which avoids heavy shadows in favour of clarity and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the seventeenth century, European interest in Eastern European figures and customs was common, often reflected in the work of artists who travelled or worked in international centres. This print is part of a broader series of studies that document various types of riders and horses. The artist's ability to convey character through minimal detail is evident here, as the groom sits with a composed, steady posture. The etching demonstrates the artist's command over the medium, using the copper plate to produce fine, delicate lines that retain a sense of spontaneity. This piece offers a glimpse into the observational practices of the period, where artists documented the appearance of foreign visitors and their equipment with careful attention to historical accuracy and artistic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353142137167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353143906639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353143939407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353143972175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353144004943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353144037711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353144070479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353144103247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353144136015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353144168783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353144201551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353144234319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Polish-Stable-Groom-on-Horseback_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451444472.jpg?v=1785451612"},{"product_id":"a-triton-and-a-nereid-battling-sea-monsters-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Triton and a Nereid Battling Sea Monsters - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting a mythological struggle within an ornamental cartouche design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella displays the characteristic technical precision of the Florentine master. Della Bella spent a significant period in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, where he produced numerous series of ornamental prints. This work belongs to a genre of cartouche designs, which were intended as templates for decorative arts, such as frames, mirrors, or metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around a central, empty oval space, framed by the dynamic figures of a Triton and a Nereid. They are engaged in a struggle with sea monsters, their bodies contorted to follow the curve of the oval border. The artist employs fine, hatched lines to create volume and shadow, giving the figures a sense of muscular tension and movement. The lower section features swirling, aquatic forms that anchor the composition, while the upper portion is finished with decorative scrollwork typical of the mid-seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was known for his ability to combine classical mythological themes with the decorative requirements of the Baroque period. His work often reflects the influence of Jacques Callot, particularly in the clarity of the line and the imaginative treatment of the subject matter. The print is signed at the base with the artist's name and the Latin phrase 'cum Privil Regis', indicating it was produced under royal privilege. This piece offers a view into the intersection of fine art and functional design during the seventeenth century, demonstrating how mythological narratives were adapted for the ornamentation of domestic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353142858063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353146659151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353146691919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353146724687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353146757455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353146790223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353146822991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353146855759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353146888527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353146921295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353146954063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353146986831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Triton-and-a-Nereid-Battling-Sea-Monsters_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451615020.jpg?v=1785451653"},{"product_id":"a-bull-attacked-by-two-lions-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Bull Attacked by Two Lions - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring a dramatic animal scene integrated into an elaborate decorative cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the artist's mastery of the Baroque ornamental style. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker who spent significant time in Paris, was known for his technical precision and his ability to integrate naturalistic motifs into decorative frameworks. This work features a central cartouche, a common element in seventeenth-century print culture, designed to frame a coat of arms or an inscription. The upper portion of the cartouche is occupied by a dramatic scene of a bull under attack by two lions, rendered with a sense of movement and tension that contrasts with the static, symmetrical nature of the surrounding scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced by the inclusion of a ram skull at the base, a motif that introduces a memento mori element to the design. The surrounding foliage and scrolling forms are executed with fine, controlled lines, typical of Della Bella's etching technique. His work often bridged the gap between functional design for artisans and the aesthetic appreciation of collectors. The print reflects the period's interest in combining classical references with dynamic, animalistic energy. The clear, precise line work allows for the legibility of the complex forms, ensuring that the decorative elements do not overwhelm the central narrative scene. This piece is part of a larger series of cartouches, which were frequently used as models for silversmiths, woodcarvers, and other craftsmen of the era. The print remains a clear example of the intersection between fine art printmaking and the decorative arts during the mid-seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353149968719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353157570895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353157603663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353157636431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353157669199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353157701967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353157734735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353157767503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353157800271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353157833039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353157865807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353157898575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Bull-Attacked-by-Two-Lions_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451746170.jpg?v=1785451908"},{"product_id":"two-leopards-rinceau-with-leopard-heads-below-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Leopards, Rinceau with Leopard Heads Below - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella featuring leopards and scrolling foliage, designed as a decorative ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the precision and decorative flair characteristic of seventeenth-century Italian printmaking. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, produced numerous series of ornamental designs intended for use by craftsmen, goldsmiths, and architects. This particular work features two distinct registers of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion displays two leopards resting upon a central cartouche, framed by swags of fruit and foliage. The animals are rendered with a focus on their muscular form and spotted coats, balanced by the scrollwork of the cartouche beneath them. The lower register presents a rinceau, a classical decorative motif consisting of scrolling foliage, which incorporates two leopard heads within its curves. The composition relies on the contrast between the naturalistic depiction of the animals and the stylised, flowing lines of the ornamental framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was known for his technical skill with the etching needle, which allowed for a lightness of touch and a high degree of detail in small-scale works. His ability to integrate animal figures into architectural or decorative schemes was highly regarded during his lifetime. This print serves as an example of the period's interest in combining classical motifs with exotic or wild animal imagery to create sophisticated patterns for decorative arts. The work is executed with fine, controlled lines that define the textures of the fur, the leaves, and the smooth surfaces of the scrollwork, reflecting the artist's command of the medium. It remains a study in the application of Baroque ornamentation, showing how such designs were disseminated through print culture to influence the decorative styles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353158324559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353159438671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353159471439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353159504207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353159536975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353159569743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353159602511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353159635279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353159668047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353159700815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353159733583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353159766351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Leopards-Rinceau-with-Leopard-Heads-Below_Poster_CompositorV1_1785451927629.jpg?v=1785452152"},{"product_id":"decayed-corpses-ravaged-by-time-stefano-della-bella","title":"Decayed Corpses Ravaged by Time - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella featuring memento mori imagery integrated into an ornamental cartouche design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella belongs to a series of cartouches and ornamental designs that incorporate memento mori motifs. The composition features a central blank space, framed by draped fabric and topped with skeletal figures. These figures, representing decay, drape themselves over the architectural elements, creating a stark contrast between the functional purpose of a cartouche and the grim reality of mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a Florentine printmaker who spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu. His work is known for its technical precision and the fluidity of his line. In this piece, the artist employs fine, hatched lines to create depth and shadow, particularly within the folds of the fabric and the hollows of the skulls. The inclusion of the Latin inscription 'cum Privil Regis' indicates that the work was produced under royal privilege, a common practice for printmakers of the seventeenth century to protect their intellectual property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery reflects the seventeenth-century fascination with the transience of life. By placing symbols of death atop a decorative frame, Della Bella invites the viewer to consider the inevitable end of all earthly pursuits. The cartouche itself remains empty, perhaps intended for a coat of arms or a dedication, yet the surrounding figures dominate the visual field. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to blend classical ornamentation with the darker themes prevalent in Baroque art. The work is a fine example of the period's graphic output, where technical mastery in etching was applied to both functional design and philosophical commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353158979919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353161601359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353161634127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353161666895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353161699663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353161732431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353161765199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353161797967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353161830735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353161863503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353161896271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353161929039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Decayed-Corpses-Ravaged-by-Time_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452200452.jpg?v=1785452271"},{"product_id":"a-black-horseman-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Black Horseman - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting an exotic horseman within a circular composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella, a Florentine etcher of the seventeenth century, produced this work during his period of activity in Paris. The print depicts a horseman in exotic attire, mounted upon a horse that occupies the central circular frame. The figure wears a turban and carries a quiver, suggesting an orientalist theme common in the European art of the era. Della Bella demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied line weights, which define the texture of the horse's coat and the folds of the rider's garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within a circular border, a format the artist frequently employed for his series of prints. In the background, smaller figures and animals populate a sparse, open terrain, providing a sense of scale and distance. The etching process allows for a high degree of detail, particularly in the rendering of the horse's musculature and the atmospheric quality of the sky. Della Bella spent a significant portion of his career working under the patronage of the French court, where his ability to capture movement and costume made him a sought-after printmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the interest in travel and foreign cultures that permeated the Baroque period. The horseman is presented with a sense of poise, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The surrounding figures, rendered with lighter, more delicate lines, create a secondary narrative that complements the primary subject. As a master of the etching needle, Della Bella influenced the development of printmaking in both Italy and France, leaving a body of work that documents the fashion, military life, and social customs of his time. This print is a characteristic example of his skill in combining precise observation with a decorative sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353160225103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353161961807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353161994575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353162027343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353162060111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353162092879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353162125647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353162158415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353162191183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353162223951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353162256719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353162289487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Black-Horseman_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452228806.jpg?v=1785452298"},{"product_id":"two-satyrs-and-a-satyress-pouring-wine-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Satyrs and a Satyress, Pouring Wine - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring satyrs and a satyress surrounding a decorative cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the artist's mastery of the ornamental print, a genre that flourished in seventeenth-century Europe. Della Bella, a Florentine draughtsman and printmaker, spent a significant period in Paris, where his work gained favour for its technical precision and imaginative flair. This composition features a central cartouche, a common device in Baroque decorative arts, designed to frame a coat of arms or an inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts two satyrs and a satyress engaged in a bacchanalian act of pouring wine into a vessel. The figures are rendered with the fluid, calligraphic line work that defines Della Bella's style. Their forms are intertwined with the decorative scrolls of the cartouche, which is adorned with clusters of grapes and foliage. The composition balances the mythological figures with the structural requirements of a decorative frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was known for his ability to translate the spontaneity of a sketch into the medium of etching. His work often explored themes of classical mythology, military life, and decorative motifs. This particular print reflects the period's interest in the grotesque and the ornamental, where human and animal forms merge with architectural or natural elements. The light, airy quality of the etching allows the figures to appear as if they are emerging from the paper, while the central void remains ready for its intended purpose as a decorative frame. The artist's signature and the publisher's mark are visible at the base, indicating the print's origin within the commercial print market of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353163665743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353168712015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353168744783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353168777551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353168810319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353168843087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353168875855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353168908623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353168941391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353168974159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353169006927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353169039695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Satyrs-and-a-Satyress-Pouring-Wine_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452316656.jpg?v=1785452420"},{"product_id":"mirame-scene-from-act-5-stefano-della-bella","title":"Mirame: Scene from Act 5 - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting a theatrical scene from the 1641 play 'Mirame', showcasing Baroque stage design and architectural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts a scene from the fifth act of the play 'Mirame', performed at the Palais-Cardinal in Paris in 1641. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in France under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, was a master of the etching needle. His work captures the ephemeral nature of seventeenth-century courtly spectacles, where architecture, costume, and performance merged into a singular visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by a monumental arch, which serves as the proscenium for the stage. The artist employs precise, fine lines to define the classical columns, the sculptural details of the archway, and the figures gathered in the foreground. The perspective draws the eye toward the centre of the stage, where the characters are positioned amidst a formal garden setting. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, typical of the Baroque interest in theatrical illusionism. The heraldic crest at the top of the arch adds a layer of formal authority, reflecting the political and social context of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of seventeenth-century stagecraft, this print provides insight into the elaborate set designs of the period. The symmetry of the architecture and the arrangement of the figures suggest a highly controlled, choreographed environment. Della Bella's ability to render the textures of stone, fabric, and foliage with such economy of line demonstrates his technical skill. This print is a valuable record of the intersection between fine art and the performing arts in the early modern era, capturing a moment of courtly entertainment that would otherwise be lost to history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353169269071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353224909135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353224941903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353224974671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353225007439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353225040207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353225072975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353225105743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353225138511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353225171279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353225204047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353225236815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mirame_-Scene-from-Act-5_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452483137.jpg?v=1785452557"},{"product_id":"tritons-and-nereids-in-a-scallop-shell-with-a-crown-stefano-della-bella","title":"Tritons and Nereids in a Scallop Shell, with a Crown - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring mythological figures framing a central cartouche within a scallop shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella displays the technical precision and imaginative flair characteristic of his work during his time in Paris. The composition features a central cartouche, left blank for a coat of arms or inscription, framed by a large scallop shell. Two figures, a triton and a nereid, flank the shield, their forms merging into the decorative structure of the shell itself. Above the shield, a crown rests, further suggesting the heraldic purpose of this design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a master of the etching needle, and his ability to render texture is evident here. The delicate hatching creates a sense of volume in the figures, while the varying line weights define the organic curves of the shell and the metallic sheen of the crown. This work belongs to a series of ornamental designs intended for use by craftsmen, such as silversmiths or engravers, who required sophisticated motifs for their own commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baroque aesthetic is present in the dynamic movement of the figures and the theatrical nature of the framing device. Della Bella avoids static symmetry, opting instead for a fluid arrangement that draws the eye toward the empty centre. His work often bridged the gap between fine art and functional design, reflecting the period's interest in integrating classical mythology into everyday decorative objects. This print offers a glimpse into the collaborative nature of seventeenth-century print culture, where artists provided the visual vocabulary for the decorative arts of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353250500943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353252827471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353252860239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353252893007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353252925775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353252958543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353252991311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353253024079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353253056847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353253089615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353253122383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353253155151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tritons-and-Nereids-in-a-Scallop-Shell-with-a-Crown_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452584055.jpg?v=1785452691"},{"product_id":"the-siege-of-saint-omer-stefano-della-bella","title":"The Siege of Saint-Omer - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, documenting the military topography and strategic layout of the Siege of Saint-Omer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella, a Florentine etcher active in the seventeenth century, produced this detailed cartographic study during his time in France. The work documents the military operations surrounding the siege of Saint-Omer, a significant event during the Thirty Years' War. Della Bella was known for his technical precision and his ability to combine topographical accuracy with the narrative elements of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct sections. On the left, a vertical key provides a systematic list of locations and tactical positions, allowing the viewer to decode the military manoeuvres depicted across the terrain. The right side presents an expansive view of the region, rendered with fine, delicate lines that define the river systems, fortifications, and troop movements. In the foreground, a group of figures on horseback observes the scene, providing a sense of scale and human presence amidst the strategic planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella spent several years in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, where he created numerous prints documenting the military campaigns of the French monarchy. His work is characterised by a clean, disciplined line quality that avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the map and the logistical reality of the conflict. This etching reflects the period's interest in combining scientific observation with artistic documentation. The print offers a glimpse into the methods used to record and communicate military intelligence in the mid-seventeenth century, capturing the geography of the conflict with remarkable economy of form. It remains a valuable record for those interested in the history of cartography and the visual culture of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353253187919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353256071503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353256104271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353256137039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353256169807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353256202575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353256235343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353256268111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353256300879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353256333647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353256366415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353256399183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Siege-of-Saint-Omer_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452680253.jpg?v=1785452777"},{"product_id":"saturn-stefano-della-bella","title":"Saturn - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting the Roman god Saturn, complete with descriptive French text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the Roman deity Saturn, identified by his traditional attribute, the scythe. The composition captures the figure in a seated position, holding a child, a reference to the myth of Saturn consuming his offspring to prevent the loss of his power. The artist employs a delicate, precise line quality characteristic of his work as a printmaker in the seventeenth century. The background features a rugged, mountainous terrain, providing a sense of scale to the mythological scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, the print includes a descriptive text in French, which outlines the narrative of Saturn, his parentage, and his eventual exile by Jupiter. This combination of visual representation and explanatory text was common in educational or decorative print series of the period. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, was known for his technical skill in etching and his ability to render complex subjects with clarity and economy of line. His work often reflects the influence of the Italian Baroque, yet maintains a distinct, refined quality that appealed to collectors across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is part of a larger series exploring mythological subjects, demonstrating the artist's interest in classical themes. The etching process allows for fine detail in the drapery of Saturn's robes and the texture of the landscape. The work remains a clear example of the intersection between classical learning and visual art during the mid-seventeenth century. It offers a glimpse into how mythological narratives were disseminated and understood through the medium of the printed image, serving as both a decorative object and a source of historical information for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353267016015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353278058831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353278091599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353278124367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353278157135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353278189903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353278222671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353278255439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353278288207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353278320975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353278353743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353278386511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saturn_Poster_CompositorV1_1785452875515.jpg?v=1785452956"},{"product_id":"the-mausoleum-of-louis-xiii-stefano-della-bella","title":"The Mausoleum of Louis XIII - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting a grand, ornate mausoleum designed to commemorate the life of King Louis XIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts a grand, ephemeral structure designed to honour the memory of King Louis XIII of France. Created in the mid-seventeenth century, the work captures the theatrical nature of Baroque funerary architecture. The composition centres on a monumental, curved structure adorned with classical columns and allegorical figures. At the base, a cartouche bears an inscription dedicated to the monarch, while the upper section features the royal coat of arms beneath a radiant sun, a motif frequently associated with the French monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, possessed a refined ability to render complex architectural forms through delicate line work. His technique allows for a clear distinction between the structural elements of the mausoleum and the softer, more atmospheric depiction of the celestial scene contained within the central panel. The surrounding space is framed by columns that suggest a deep, semi-circular alcove, providing a sense of physical presence to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced to document temporary structures erected for state funerals or commemorative ceremonies. These events were essential components of courtly life, intended to project authority and continuity. Della Bella’s work provides a record of these fleeting constructions, demonstrating his mastery of perspective and ornamental detail. The etching remains a precise example of the intersection between printmaking and the ephemeral arts of the Baroque period, capturing the solemnity and grandeur expected of royal iconography during the reign of the House of Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353287364943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353294246223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353294278991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353294311759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353294344527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353294377295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353294410063,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353294442831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353294475599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353294508367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353294541135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353294573903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Mausoleum-of-Louis-XIII_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453016117.jpg?v=1785453259"},{"product_id":"two-winged-dragons-supporting-a-simple-crown-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Winged Dragons Supporting a Simple Crown - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella featuring two intertwined winged dragons framing a central cartouche beneath a crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella displays the characteristic precision and imaginative flair of the seventeenth-century Italian printmaker. Della Bella, who spent a significant portion of his career in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu and the French court, became known for his mastery of small-scale, highly detailed compositions. This work belongs to a series of ornamental designs, likely intended as models for metalwork, cartouches, or decorative heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two serpentine dragons with expansive, textured wings, their bodies intertwined to form a frame around a central, blank shield or cartouche. Above this arrangement sits a simple crown. The artist employs a variety of line weights to define the scales of the creatures and the soft, rounded form of the central space. The etching technique allows for a crispness in the rendering of the dragon heads and the delicate chains hanging from the left side. The inclusion of the inscription 'S. Della Bella fecit cum Privil Regis' at the bottom indicates that this print was produced with royal privilege, a common practice for artists seeking to protect their work from unauthorised copying during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a prolific draughtsman and etcher, producing over a thousand prints during his lifetime. His work often bridged the gap between fine art and functional design, providing artisans with motifs that could be adapted for various decorative purposes. The fluid, rhythmic movement of the dragons demonstrates his ability to balance symmetry with organic, fantastical forms. This piece offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Baroque era, where the grotesque and the ornamental were frequently combined to create objects of curiosity and beauty. The clean, white background ensures that the focus remains entirely on the calligraphic quality of the etched lines and the balance of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353309221199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353316004175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353316036943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353316069711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353316102479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353316135247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353316168015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353316200783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353316233551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353316266319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353316299087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353316331855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Winged-Dragons-Supporting-a-Simple-Crown_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453418425.jpg?v=1785453536"},{"product_id":"scene-five-hell-stefano-della-bella","title":"Scene Five; Hell - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1661 etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting a theatrical stage design for a scene set in Hell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the fifth scene from the theatrical production 'Il Mondo Festeggiante', performed in Florence in 1661. The work captures a complex stage design representing the underworld. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker known for his technical precision, employs fine lines to construct an architectural setting filled with flames, mythological creatures, and centaurs. The composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century stagecraft, utilising a central perspective that draws the eye toward the back of the stage while maintaining a sense of chaotic activity in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the artist's ability to render atmospheric effects through hatching and cross-hatching. Smoke billows from the structures, and various figures are suspended in the air, creating a sense of verticality and movement. The architectural elements, including classical columns and arches, provide a rigid frame for the fantastical subject matter. As a record of a specific courtly performance, the work offers insight into the elaborate spectacles organised by the Medici family during the Baroque period. The inclusion of the artist's signature and the title at the bottom of the plate confirms its status as a formal publication intended for a wider audience beyond the theatre itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of seventeenth-century prints will appreciate the clarity of the line work and the imaginative composition. The etching serves as a document of ephemeral art, preserving the visual experience of a temporary stage set. Its balance between architectural order and the disorder of the infernal subject creates a tension typical of the period's interest in theatrical illusion. This museum-grade reproduction maintains the tonal range of the original copperplate etching, ensuring that the details of the figures and the architectural ornamentation remain sharp and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353317314895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353323147599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353323180367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353323213135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353323245903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353323278671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353323311439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353323344207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353323376975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353323409743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353323442511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353323475279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-Five-Hell_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453529106.jpg?v=1785453642"},{"product_id":"embracing-male-and-female-winged-creatures-stefano-della-bella","title":"Embracing Male and Female Winged Creatures - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring a central cartouche supported by winged figures, surrounded by ornamental scrollwork and masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the artist's mastery of the ornamental print, a genre that flourished in the seventeenth century. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate complex decorative motifs into small-scale graphic works. This particular plate belongs to a series of cartouches and decorative frames, which were intended as models for craftsmen, goldsmiths, and engravers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central composition features a shield-like cartouche supported by two winged figures, a male and a female, who lean inward to embrace. Above them rests a crown, suggesting the work was intended for a heraldic or royal context. The surrounding area of the plate is populated with auxiliary sketches, including grotesque masks and scrollwork, which provide additional design options for the user. The lines are executed with a fine, controlled needle, characteristic of Della Bella's etching style, which allows for subtle shading and clear definition of the sculptural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the large-scale paintings of the Baroque period, this work operates within the realm of applied art. It reflects the period's fascination with the fusion of human anatomy and architectural ornament. The figures are rendered with a sense of movement, their wings and drapery flowing into the scrollwork of the frame. The empty centre of the cartouche was designed to be filled with a coat of arms or an inscription, making the print a functional tool for the decorative arts of the era. The presence of the artist's signature and the publisher's mark at the bottom confirms its status as a professional print intended for wide circulation among the artistic community of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353337336143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353338188111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353338220879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353338253647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353338286415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353338319183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353338351951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353338384719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353338417487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353338450255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353338483023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353338515791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Embracing-Male-and-Female-Winged-Creatures_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453741234.jpg?v=1785453954"},{"product_id":"scene-of-vulcans-cave-stefano-della-bella","title":"Scene of Vulcan's Cave - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting a theatrical set design for a mythological performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella, titled Scena Grotta di Vulcano, depicts a theatrical set design created for the court of the Medici in Florence. Della Bella was a master of the etching needle, known for his ability to capture complex spatial arrangements and minute detail on a small scale. This work documents the elaborate stagecraft of the seventeenth century, where mythological narratives were brought to life through perspective and architectural artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around a central cavern, which serves as the forge of Vulcan. Figures are arranged in the foreground, engaged in a choreographed skirmish that suggests the dynamic movement of a ballet or courtly performance. The artist employs fine, precise lines to define the rugged rock formations that frame the scene, creating a sense of depth that draws the eye toward the distant horizon. Above the central action, a celestial assembly appears within the clouds, adding a layer of divine intervention to the earthly drama below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella spent a significant portion of his career in Paris, where he refined his technique and gained recognition for his ability to translate the ephemeral nature of performance into permanent print form. His work provides a window into the visual culture of the Baroque era, where the boundaries between reality and artifice were intentionally blurred. The print demonstrates his command of light and shadow, using cross-hatching to suggest the texture of stone and the atmospheric quality of the sky. This piece is a fine example of the intersection between printmaking and the performing arts, reflecting the sophisticated tastes of the European courts during the mid-seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353337762127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353339892047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353339924815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353339957583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353339990351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353340023119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353340055887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353340088655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353340121423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353340154191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353340186959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353340219727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-of-Vulcan-s-Cave_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453849230.jpg?v=1785454047"},{"product_id":"view-and-plan-of-arras-stefano-della-bella","title":"View and Plan of Arras - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, documenting the military topography and siege of Arras with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the military topography surrounding the city of Arras. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, produced this work during a period of intense conflict in the Thirty Years War. The print combines a distant, panoramic view of the city skyline with a detailed aerial plan of the surrounding fortifications and troop positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct registers. The foreground features soldiers and cavalry, rendered with the artist's characteristic precision and economy of line. These figures provide a sense of scale to the vast, open terrain that separates the viewer from the city walls. The middle ground contains the tactical layout of the siege, showing the placement of trenches and encampments. In the distance, the silhouette of Arras rises against the horizon, captured with fine, delicate strokes that define the spires and defensive structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was known for his ability to document complex military manoeuvres with clarity. His work often served as a visual record for contemporary audiences interested in the progress of French military campaigns. The etching demonstrates his technical mastery of the copper plate, using varying densities of cross-hatching to suggest depth and atmospheric perspective across the flat plains of northern France. The inclusion of the military entourage in the foreground adds a narrative element, grounding the abstract plan in the reality of the soldiers' experience. This print is a fine example of seventeenth-century cartographic art, where the requirements of military intelligence met the aesthetic standards of the period. It remains a valuable resource for historians studying the siege of Arras and the development of military printmaking in the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353339564367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353341497679,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353341530447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353341563215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353341595983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353341628751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353341661519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353341694287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353341727055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353341759823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353341792591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353341825359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-and-Plan-of-Arras_Poster_CompositorV1_1785453979402.jpg?v=1785454111"},{"product_id":"a-woman-with-her-hair-bound-with-a-long-scarf-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Woman with Her Hair Bound with a Long Scarf - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, capturing a woman in profile with delicate line work and balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella was a prolific Florentine printmaker whose work captures the technical precision and stylistic elegance of the seventeenth-century Baroque period. This etching demonstrates his command of the needle, utilising fine, rhythmic lines to define the subject's features and the texture of her attire. The composition is contained within an oval frame, a common format for portrait studies of the era, which directs the viewer's focus entirely to the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woman is depicted in profile, her gaze directed away from the viewer. Della Bella employs varied hatching techniques to suggest the volume of her hair and the soft drape of the fabric around her shoulders. The scarf, which binds her hair, is rendered with delicate parallel lines that convey both its length and its lightweight quality. Her expression is composed, reflecting the restrained naturalism often found in Della Bella's smaller-scale works. The artist's signature, typically found on such prints, is subtly integrated into the composition, maintaining the balance of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the grand, dramatic canvases of his contemporaries, Della Bella's etchings often possess a quiet, observational quality. He was known for his ability to render figures with a sense of immediacy, whether he was sketching soldiers, courtly figures, or anonymous subjects. This print is a clear example of his skill in portraiture, where the economy of line creates a convincing sense of form and character. The work remains a fine example of the printmaking traditions that flourished in Florence during the mid-seventeenth century, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the time. The clarity of the etching process allows for the preservation of the artist's original intent, making it a suitable addition for those interested in the history of European graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353342873935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353343922511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353343955279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353343988047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353344020815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353344053583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353344086351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353344119119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353344151887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353344184655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353344217423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353344250191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Woman-with-Her-Hair-Bound-with-a-Long-Scarf_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454141832.jpg?v=1785454283"},{"product_id":"festival-parade-with-the-gods-enthroned-stefano-della-bella","title":"Festival Parade with the Gods Enthroned - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1661 etching by Stefano Della Bella documenting the grand equestrian festivities held in Florence for the wedding of Cosimo III de' Medici.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the elaborate festivities held in Florence in 1661 to celebrate the marriage of Cosimo III de' Medici and Marguerite Louise d'Orléans. The scene captures the 'Festa a Cavallo', a grand equestrian event staged in the courtyard of the Palazzo Pitti. Della Bella, a master of the etching needle, documents the precise arrangement of the spectacle, including the rows of spectators, the mounted participants, and the central allegorical structure representing Mount Atlas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured with a rigorous perspective, drawing the eye toward the central monument. Della Bella employs fine, controlled lines to render the architectural details of the palace courtyard and the dense crowd of onlookers. The work functions as a visual record of the ephemeral nature of Baroque courtly entertainment, where theatre, architecture, and pageantry converged. The artist balances the vast scale of the arena with the minute detail of individual figures and horses, demonstrating his technical command over the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Della Bella was highly regarded for his ability to translate complex, multi-layered events into a coherent graphic format. This piece is part of a series documenting the wedding celebrations, providing a window into the cultural life of the Medici court. The print captures the theatricality of the era, where the boundaries between reality and performance were intentionally blurred. The inclusion of the gods enthroned atop the central structure reflects the mythological themes that dominated seventeenth-century courtly displays. Through his precise draughtsmanship, Della Bella preserves the fleeting grandeur of this historical moment, offering a detailed view of the social and artistic conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353343758671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353354768719,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353354801487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353354834255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353354867023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353354899791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353354932559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353354965327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353354998095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353355030863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353355063631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353355096399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Festival-Parade-with-the-Gods-Enthroned_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454225537.jpg?v=1785454374"},{"product_id":"jupiter-stefano-della-bella","title":"Jupiter - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century etching of Jupiter by Stefano Della Bella, originally created as part of a mythological playing card series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the Roman deity Jupiter, shown in his traditional guise as the king of the gods. The figure is seated upon an eagle, his primary attribute, while brandishing a thunderbolt. The composition is divided into two distinct sections: the upper portion features the dynamic, swirling lines characteristic of Della Bella's printmaking, while the lower portion contains a descriptive text in French, identifying the figure as the son of Saturn and Rhea who claimed the heavens as his domain. A small heart symbol at the base indicates the work's origin as part of a deck of playing cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella was a prolific Florentine printmaker who spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu. His work is noted for its technical precision and the fluidity of his line. This specific series demonstrates his ability to combine classical iconography with the functional requirements of a card game. The etching technique allows for a high degree of detail in the clouds and the eagle's plumage, creating a sense of movement despite the small scale of the plate. The inclusion of text within the frame serves both an educational and a decorative purpose, typical of seventeenth-century educational games designed for the aristocracy. The print reflects the period's fascination with classical mythology and the systematic categorisation of knowledge through visual media. Collectors of Baroque prints will recognise the artist's signature style in the expressive handling of the figure and the balanced use of negative space within the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353354408271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353355882831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353355915599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353355948367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353355981135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353356013903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353356046671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353356079439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353356112207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353356144975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353356177743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353356210511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jupiter_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454354089.jpg?v=1785454458"},{"product_id":"combat-and-ballet-on-horseback-with-a-ship-stefano-della-bella","title":"Combat and Ballet on Horseback, with a Ship - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Stefano Della Bella documenting a grand 1637 Medici court festival in Florence, featuring a theatrical ship and mounted performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella captures a specific moment from the 'Balletto delle Ninfe di Partenope', a grand festival held in Florence in 1637. The event celebrated the marriage of Ferdinando II de' Medici and Vittoria della Rovere. Della Bella, a master of the etching needle, documents the elaborate pageantry that defined the Medici court during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a large, circular arena filled with mounted horsemen and foot soldiers. At the centre, a large ship serves as a mobile stage, reflecting the theatrical nature of these courtly spectacles. The background features a stadium filled with spectators, while a mountain-like structure topped with an eagle dominates the upper portion of the scene. The artist employs fine, precise lines to render the multitude of figures, demonstrating his ability to manage complex spatial arrangements within a single frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a series of prints documenting the festivities. It serves as a visual record of the ephemeral architecture and performance art commissioned by the Medici family to project their power and cultural authority. The etching style is characteristic of Della Bella, who often focused on military subjects, processions, and the intricate details of court life. The clarity of the line work allows the viewer to observe the individual movements of the participants, from the soldiers on the periphery to the figures aboard the ship. The print provides a glimpse into the intersection of engineering, choreography, and visual art that characterised Baroque celebrations in Italy. It remains a significant document for historians studying the social and political functions of public festivals in the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353355129167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353376723279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353376756047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353376788815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353376821583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353376854351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353376887119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353376919887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353376952655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353376985423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353377018191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353377050959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Combat-and-Ballet-on-Horseback-with-a-Ship_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454467882.jpg?v=1785454549"},{"product_id":"altar-for-the-monstrance-of-the-holy-sacrament-stefano-della-bella","title":"Altar for the Monstrance of the Holy Sacrament - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, capturing a grand temporary altar structure and the surrounding public gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts a temporary, elaborate altar structure designed for the exposition of the Holy Sacrament. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris, was known for his mastery of the etching needle and his ability to capture complex architectural and ceremonial scenes with precision. The composition presents a grand, classical facade featuring a central archway, flanked by colonnades and adorned with statues of angels holding candles. The structure is topped by a large, ornate crown, signifying the royal or ecclesiastical importance of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground is populated by a multitude of figures, including clergy and members of the public, who are gathered in prayer or observation. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to define the architectural elements, while the figures are rendered with a looser, more gestural touch that conveys the scale of the crowd. The scene is set in an open square, with a low wall and distant landscape elements providing a sense of spatial depth. The inclusion of a dedication at the bottom of the print, complete with a coat of arms, identifies the patron and underscores the formal nature of the commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of ephemeral architecture, this work provides insight into the elaborate public displays common in seventeenth-century Europe. These structures were often built for specific religious festivals or state occasions, serving as temporary stages for ritual. Della Bella’s work documents not only the design of the altar but also the social atmosphere of the event. The print is a fine example of the artist's technical skill, demonstrating his capacity to balance architectural rigour with the lively, human elements of a public gathering. It remains a valuable historical record of the intersection between art, religion, and public ceremony during the Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/group-of-peasants-with-boy-drinking-sebastien-bourdon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGroup of Peasants with Boy Drinking - Sébastien Bourdon — Sébastien Bourdon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-woman-winding-upon-a-reel-adriaen-van-ostade\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Woman Winding upon a Reel - Adriaen van Ostade — Adriaen van Ostade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353384620367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353385865551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353385898319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353385931087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353385963855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353385996623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353386029391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353386062159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353386094927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353386127695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353386160463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353386193231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Altar-for-the-Monstrance-of-the-Holy-Sacrament_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454649458.jpg?v=1785454816"},{"product_id":"the-fortress-of-porto-longone-stefano-della-bella","title":"The Fortress of Porto-Longone - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting the military siege and topography of the Fortress of Porto-Longone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the military siege and topography surrounding the Fortress of Porto-Longone on the island of Elba. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker, gained recognition for his technical precision and his ability to document complex military manoeuvres with clarity. The composition employs a bird-eye perspective, common in seventeenth-century cartographic and military art, to provide a comprehensive view of the fortifications, the surrounding encampments, and the naval presence in the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a group of figures on horseback, likely representing military commanders or observers, surveys the scene. This inclusion provides a sense of scale and human presence against the vast, structured layout of the siege. The middle ground is occupied by the geometric arrangements of troops and defensive lines, while the background reveals the coastal geography and the fleet anchored at sea. A decorative cartouche, positioned in the upper centre, contains descriptive text regarding the military action, a standard feature in historical battle prints of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work is characteristically fine and controlled, reflecting the artist's mastery of the etching needle. Della Bella avoids unnecessary shading, opting instead for a clean, descriptive style that prioritises the legibility of the terrain and the tactical disposition of the forces. This print serves as a record of the strategic importance of Porto-Longone during the conflicts of the mid-seventeenth century. It captures the intersection of art and military science, where the aesthetic quality of the print is balanced by the requirement for accurate topographical representation. The work remains a primary source for understanding the visual language of seventeenth-century military documentation and the specific cartographic interests of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353385013583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353387045199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353387077967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353387110735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353387143503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353387176271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353387209039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353387241807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353387274575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353387307343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353387340111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353387372879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fortress-of-Porto-Longone_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454815557.jpg?v=1785454918"},{"product_id":"a-horse-with-its-keeper-a-black-youth-with-a-leopardskin-over-his-arm-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Horse with Its Keeper, a Black Youth with a Leopardskin over His Arm - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting a horse and its keeper in an oval composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Florentine artist Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of his work. Della Bella was a master of the print medium, known for his ability to capture texture and form through controlled, delicate line work. In this composition, he presents a horse adorned with an elaborate bridle and plumes, positioned alongside a young man draped in a leopard skin. The oval frame suggests a focus on the portraiture of the figures, isolating them from a broader setting to concentrate on their interaction and the specific details of their attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a range of hatching techniques to define the musculature of the horse and the soft, patterned texture of the leopard skin. The youth is depicted with a direct gaze, his expression calm and composed. The inclusion of the leopard skin and the ornate horse tack reflects the interest in exoticism and courtly display common in seventeenth-century European art. Della Bella spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu, where he produced many such prints that combined observation with a decorative sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Della Bella influenced the development of etching in the seventeenth century. His work is often noted for its clarity and the economy of his lines, which allow for a high degree of detail without cluttering the image. This piece is a fine example of his ability to balance the naturalistic rendering of his subjects with the stylistic requirements of the Baroque period. The oval format provides a sense of containment, drawing the viewer into the relationship between the keeper and the animal. The print remains a clear record of the artist's skill in handling the etching needle to create depth and tonal variation on a two-dimensional surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353388257615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353389076815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353389109583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353389142351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353389175119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353389207887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353389240655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353389273423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353389306191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353389338959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353389371727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353389404495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Horse-with-Its-Keeper-a-Black-Youth-with-a-Leopardskin-over-His-Arm_Poster_CompositorV1_1785454896347.jpg?v=1785455028"},{"product_id":"a-horseman-behind-him-another-horseman-and-a-man-on-foot-stefano-della-bella","title":"A Horseman, behind Him Another Horseman and a Man on Foot - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, capturing a horseman in profile with secondary figures in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStefano Della Bella was a prolific Florentine printmaker known for his technical precision and his ability to capture movement with economy of line. This etching displays his characteristic approach to equestrian subjects, a theme he returned to throughout his career. The composition focuses on a central rider, depicted in profile, whose posture and feathered hat suggest the military fashion of the seventeenth century. The horse is rendered with careful attention to its musculature and the texture of its mane, conveying a sense of controlled energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, Della Bella includes a secondary rider and a small figure on foot. These elements provide a sense of scale and narrative, suggesting a scene of travel or military movement. The artist employs a variety of hatching techniques to define form and shadow, creating depth without the need for complex tonal washes. The presence of the 'Israel ex.' mark in the lower corner indicates that this print was published by Israel Henriet, a common collaborator for Della Bella during his time in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the broader interest in the Baroque period for the study of horses, which were symbols of status and power. Della Bella avoids unnecessary ornamentation, preferring to focus on the silhouette and the interaction between the figures. The clean lines and the open composition allow the viewer to appreciate the draftsmanship. It is a fine example of the small-scale, highly detailed prints that made Della Bella popular among collectors of his era. The print remains a clear demonstration of his ability to convey character and action through simple, deliberate marks on a copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353390518607,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353391829327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353391862095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353391894863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353391927631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353391960399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353391993167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353392025935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353392058703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353392091471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353392124239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353392157007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Horseman-behind-Him-Another-Horseman-and-a-Man-on-Foot_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455081238.jpg?v=1785455181"},{"product_id":"frontispiece-the-club-of-hercules-becomes-a-green-tree-stefano-della-bella","title":"Frontispiece (The Club of Hercules Becomes a Green Tree) - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting an allegorical scene of Hercules and the transformation of his club into a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella serves as the frontispiece for the third volume of Vittorio Siri's historical work, Il Mercurio. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker known for his technical precision and command of the etching needle, presents a complex allegorical scene. The composition features Hercules, identifiable by his lion skin, kneeling before a club that has sprouted into a leafy tree. This transformation is nourished by water poured from a vessel held by a celestial figure, likely representing a river deity or personification of nature, positioned amongst the clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove, Mercury and Minerva observe the scene, their presence linking the mythological narrative to the intellectual and political themes found within Siri's text. To the left, a pedestal displays the coat of arms of the Medici family, grounding the print in the patronage and political climate of seventeenth-century Florence. The artist employs a delicate, calligraphic line quality to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of the clouds and foliage. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and shadow, typical of the period's printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's ability to integrate classical iconography with contemporary heraldry. The inclusion of the Latin inscription, Aeternum ut floreat, suggests a theme of enduring growth and prosperity, often associated with the political stability of the era. Della Bella's work remains a fine example of the Baroque frontispiece, where mythological imagery functions as a visual introduction to scholarly or historical volumes. The print reflects the conventions of seventeenth-century book illustration, where the artist was expected to synthesise complex symbolic messages into a single, coherent image. The balance between the terrestrial figure of Hercules and the celestial deities creates a sense of harmony, while the inclusion of the Medici crest provides a clear indication of the work's intended audience and political context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353390616911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353407721807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353407754575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353407787343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353407820111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353407852879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353407885647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353407918415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353407951183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353407983951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353408016719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353408049487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frontispiece-The-Club-of-Hercules-Becomes-a-Green-Tree-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455045178.jpg?v=1785455210"},{"product_id":"the-siege-of-la-rochelle-stefano-della-bella","title":"The Siege of La Rochelle - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, documenting the strategic naval blockade of La Rochelle with precise topographical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the military blockade of La Rochelle, a significant event during the French Wars of Religion. Della Bella, a Florentine artist known for his technical precision in printmaking, captures the expansive geography of the harbour and the surrounding fortifications with a bird-eye perspective. The composition is divided into two distinct zones, separated by a horizontal line that suggests the physical barrier constructed to isolate the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper section, the viewer observes the dense concentration of naval vessels within the harbour, their masts creating a rhythmic pattern against the water. The lower section provides a wider view of the coastal terrain, including the encampments and the strategic layout of the siege works. Della Bella employs fine, controlled lines to delineate the ships, the shoreline, and the topography, demonstrating his ability to manage complex spatial arrangements within a single plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work functions as a historical record of seventeenth-century military engineering and naval strategy. Rather than focusing on the chaos of combat, the artist presents a calculated, almost clinical view of the blockade. The use of hatching and cross-hatching provides texture to the sea and land, while the clear, open space of the sky maintains the focus on the tactical arrangement of the fleet. This print reflects the period interest in cartography and military history, where the artist acted as both observer and chronicler of state affairs. The precision of the line work allows for the identification of individual ships and the scale of the defensive structures, making it a valuable document for those interested in the history of maritime warfare and the development of European print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353408999759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353423647055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353423679823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353423712591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353423745359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353423778127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353423810895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353423843663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353423876431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353423909199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353423941967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353423974735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Siege-of-La-Rochelle_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455256980.jpg?v=1785455372"},{"product_id":"departure-of-a-galley-ship-stefano-della-bella","title":"Departure of a Galley Ship - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella depicting a busy port scene with a large galley ship and figures preparing for departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella captures a busy maritime scene, typical of the artist's interest in military and naval subjects. The composition is divided between the foreground, where figures gather on a stone quay to board smaller boats, and the background, where a large galley ship dominates the water. Della Bella employs fine, precise lines to delineate the rigging of the vessels and the textures of the clothing worn by the figures on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, active in Florence and later Paris, was known for his technical skill in printmaking. His work often features a high degree of detail within a relatively small scale. In this print, the sense of activity is conveyed through the varied poses of the sailors and passengers, as well as the inclusion of distant ships and plumes of smoke on the horizon. The use of light and shadow is managed through cross-hatching, which provides volume to the hull of the galley and depth to the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDella Bella's approach to this scene reflects the seventeenth-century fascination with naval power and the logistics of maritime travel. The print functions as a record of contemporary vessel construction and port activity. By focusing on the interaction between the land-based figures and the waiting ship, the artist creates a narrative of departure. The work demonstrates his ability to organise complex groups of figures within a wide, panoramic view, maintaining clarity across the entire surface of the plate. This piece is a representative example of his graphic output, which was widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353426006351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353430561103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353430593871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353430626639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353430659407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353430692175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353430724943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353430757711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353430790479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353430823247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353430856015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353430888783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Departure-of-a-Galley-Ship_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455474805.jpg?v=1785455605"},{"product_id":"flight-into-egypt-stefano-della-bella","title":"Flight into Egypt - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt with delicate line work and atmospheric detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the biblical Flight into Egypt, a subject frequently explored by artists of the seventeenth century. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker, demonstrates his technical facility through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define form and atmosphere. The composition centres on the Holy Family: Mary sits atop a donkey, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph walks alongside, guiding the animal through a wooded area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate touch to render the foliage of the large tree above the figures, creating a sense of shelter and seclusion. The background features a suggestion of distant hills, providing depth to the scene without distracting from the primary figures. Della Bella was known for his small-scale, highly detailed prints, and this work is representative of his ability to imbue a traditional narrative with a sense of quiet observation. The etching process allows for a crispness in the depiction of the drapery and the textures of the donkey, reflecting the artist's training and his time spent in Rome and Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the grand, theatrical compositions often associated with the Baroque period, this print maintains a modest scale. It focuses on the human element of the journey, presenting the figures as travellers navigating a natural environment. The interplay of light and shadow, achieved through the density of the etched lines, gives the work a tactile quality. This piece is a fine example of the printmaking traditions of the mid-seventeenth century, where the artist's hand remains visible in every stroke. It offers a glimpse into the devotional art of the era, produced for collectors who appreciated the precision and narrative clarity of the etching medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353430921551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353444782415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353444815183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353444847951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353444880719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353444913487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353444946255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353444979023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445011791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353445044559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353445077327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445110095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455571312.jpg?v=1785455723"},{"product_id":"two-putti-binding-a-goat-with-garlands-stefano-della-bella","title":"Two Putti Binding a Goat with Garlands - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting two putti decorating a goat with garlands within an ornamental cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella demonstrates the artist's mastery of the small-scale ornamental print, a genre for which he gained recognition during his time in Florence and Paris. The composition features two putti, rendered with characteristic softness, who are engaged in the act of securing a goat with floral garlands. The central goat, positioned atop a decorative cartouche, provides a playful, mythological quality to the scene. Della Bella employs a delicate, calligraphic line to define the forms, allowing the light to play across the figures and the textured curls of the goat's coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Della Bella was known for his technical precision and his ability to convey movement within a confined space. The cartouche itself is typical of the mid-seventeenth-century decorative style, featuring scrolling edges that frame the central subject. This work belongs to a broader tradition of decorative prints used by contemporary craftsmen as models for furniture, metalwork, or architectural ornamentation. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base, noting the artist and the privilege of the French crown, indicates the professional nature of these prints, which were produced for a sophisticated audience of collectors and artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this piece, the balance between the naturalistic depiction of the animals and the stylised, ornamental frame reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Baroque period. The composition is contained and symmetrical, yet the lively gestures of the putti introduce a sense of narrative charm. This print offers a clear view into the graphic techniques of the era, where the economy of line was used to achieve both decorative effect and anatomical clarity. It remains a fine example of the Italian printmaking tradition, showing the influence of Della Bella's training and his subsequent career in the French court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353444356431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353445241167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353445273935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353445306703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353445339471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445372239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353445405007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353445437775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445470543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353445503311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353445536079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445568847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Putti-Binding-a-Goat-with-Garlands_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455680448.jpg?v=1785455750"},{"product_id":"frontispiece-dancers-satyrs-and-pegasus-stefano-della-bella","title":"Frontispiece (Dancers, Satyrs and Pegasus) - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, featuring a mythological scene with satyrs and Pegasus above a group of dancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella serves as the frontispiece for the 1649 edition of the works of Paul Scarron. Della Bella, a Florentine artist who spent significant time in Paris under the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu and the French court, demonstrates his mastery of the etching needle through this composition. The scene is divided into two distinct registers. In the upper portion, two satyrs play flutes upon a rocky outcrop, while Pegasus stands watch above them, grounding the work in classical mythology. The lower portion features a group of figures in contemporary seventeenth-century dress, dancing around a central easel or placard that bears the Latin inscription 'AETATIS SVAE 31'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juxtaposition of the mythological figures with the lively, somewhat grotesque dancers creates a narrative tension typical of the period. Della Bella employs a fine, calligraphic line to define the textures of the foliage, the musculature of the satyrs, and the folds of the dancers' garments. His ability to render light and shadow through varied hatching techniques provides a sense of depth to the woodland setting. The composition is balanced, with the central placard acting as an anchor for the surrounding movement. The inclusion of the publisher's details at the bottom of the plate confirms its function as a book illustration, yet the quality of the execution elevates it beyond mere utilitarian printmaking. This work reflects the artist's interest in theatricality and the intersection of classical themes with the social life of his era. 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