Who painted Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon was painted by Stefano Della Bella in 1641.

Where can I see Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Soldier in Armor and a Cannon?

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon

Stefano Della Bella , 1641

Soldier in Armor and a Cannon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Stefano Della Bella. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Stefano della Bella's 'Soldier in Armor and a Cannon' is an etching created around 1641. The work is one of over a thousand prints produced by the Florentine artist during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a soldier in heavy armor standing beside a cannon on a battlefield, with a windmill and figures working near a river or canal in the background. The scene is characterized by a sense of activity rendered in simple lines.

Technique & Style

The image was created using etching, a technique that involves carving lines into a surface and filling them with ink to produce the print. Della Bella's use of this technique results in a clear, detailed representation of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Stefano Della Bella

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.