Artwork
Pyramids of Jugglers
Pyramids of Jugglers is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pyramids of Jugglers is an etching on laid paper created by Stefano della Bella in 1652. It is one of over a thousand prints produced during the artist's career.
Subject & Meaning
The work comprises five etchings arranged in a grid, each depicting a pyramid of jugglers in various poses, dressed in short tunics and hats, and sometimes holding torches or clubs. The etchings may represent a specific theme or allegory.
Technique & Style
The etchings are characterized by fine lines, detailed textures, and a skilled use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth, volume, and space.
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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