Artwork
Place Royale
Place Royale is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Place Royale is an etching created by Stefano della Bella in 1642. It is one of over a thousand prints produced during his career as a draughtsman and printmaker in 17th-century Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a grand square with a statue of a rider on horseback at its center, surrounded by people engaged in various activities. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings with numerous windows and flat roofs, punctuated by distant domes.
Technique & Style
Della Bella used lines to convey light and shadow, creating a three-dimensional effect. This technique was characteristic of detailed city views in the 1600s, and was achieved through the etching process, which allowed for sharp and precise renderings.
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.
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