Woman in a Feathered Turban, Turned to the Right

Della Bella employed the etching process to achieve fine lines and subtle tonal variations, creating a sense of depth in the folds of the turban and the texture of the paper background. The use of laid paper, with its faint ribbed pattern, contributes to the overall atmospheric effect typical of Baroque printmaking.

Created during the Baroque period, this work is part of della Bella’s extensive output of more than a thousand prints that encompass military, courtly, and everyday scenes. The etching reflects his reputation as a versatile printmaker whose works were widely circulated in Italy and beyond during the 17th century.