Artwork
Boar Chased by a Dog
Boar Chased by a Dog is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Boar Chased by a Dog is an etching on laid paper created by Stefano della Bella in 1637. It is a restrike, indicating it was printed later than the original plate.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dynamic scene of a wild boar being chased by a small dog through a wooded area, with horsemen visible in the distance. The boar and dog are rendered with shading to convey a sense of ferocity and determination.
Technique & Style
The etching features quick, dark lines for the trees and bushes, while the sky is lightly and sketchily rendered. The use of shading adds depth and emotion to the scene, creating a sense of a busy yet controlled moment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
![The Flight into Egypt [verso], by Stefano Della Bella](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/stefano-della-bella--the-flight-into-egypt-verso--3a100db72e6d25e3-w320.webp)
