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The Florentine Stefano della Bella was an important draughtsman and etcher of the 17th century. His works have influenced many European artists. As a child he learned to draw and the art of engraving from a goldsmith in Florence. In the following years he copied works by Jacques Callot, among others. The artist came from Nancy in Lorraine. Callot was known for his drawings and etchings which he made for the court of the Medici family. Remigio Cantagallina, Jacques Callot's teacher, taught Stefano della Bella and supported his education. della Bella's work was strongly influenced by Callots masterly figurative representations. Stefano della Bella expanded his artistic skills in various studios in Florence. Besides drawing, he also devoted himself to painting. Callots teacher put him in contact with Cesare Dandini, who gave Stefano della Bella additional training in the art of painting. In 1632 della Bella created the figure of Copernicus for the edition Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi by Galileo Galilei. Today's art historians suspect that the artist did not create an individual portrait, but an archetype. He drew Copernicus in the posture of a scholar typical of the time.
Stefano della Bella was given the opportunity to work in Rome by the de Medici family, where he also distinguished himself through his exceptional skills. He deepened his knowledge of painting and made numerous etchings. Masterly views of Rome, Tivoli and the Roman Campagna were created. Della Bella captured Roman ruins and interesting street scenes in his drawings. He also created sea views and his first topographical works. Finally, the artist took the special opportunity to join a legation travelling to the French court. The legation sent official congratulations on the birth of the future Sun King Louis XIV. Della Bella was commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu to paint a representation of the besieged city of Arras. This was the prelude to further architectural views of the artist. della Bella also made drawings and etchings for the theatre. For example, he designed the title page for the opera La Finta Pazza and drew ballets of animals that appeared between the scenes.
Della Bella created more than a thousand drawings and etchings during his life. His motifs were war battles, military depictions and hunting scenes. He also produced maps, sea charts and realistic depictions of animals. His drawing of an elephant dying in Florence is still known today. della Bella's work also includes entertaining capriccios. The playful drawings were first introduced to the art of etching by Jacques Callot. The highlight of della Bella's creative power was his honorary admission to the Accademia degli Apasti, an important literary circle in Florence. Stefano della Bella spent the last years of his life in Florence, where he gave drawing lessons to the son of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The artist died in 1664 in his home town.
The Florentine Stefano della Bella was an important draughtsman and etcher of the 17th century. His works have influenced many European artists. As a child he learned to draw and the art of engraving from a goldsmith in Florence. In the following years he copied works by Jacques Callot, among others. The artist came from Nancy in Lorraine. Callot was known for his drawings and etchings which he made for the court of the Medici family. Remigio Cantagallina, Jacques Callot's teacher, taught Stefano della Bella and supported his education. della Bella's work was strongly influenced by Callots masterly figurative representations. Stefano della Bella expanded his artistic skills in various studios in Florence. Besides drawing, he also devoted himself to painting. Callots teacher put him in contact with Cesare Dandini, who gave Stefano della Bella additional training in the art of painting. In 1632 della Bella created the figure of Copernicus for the edition Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi by Galileo Galilei. Today's art historians suspect that the artist did not create an individual portrait, but an archetype. He drew Copernicus in the posture of a scholar typical of the time.
Stefano della Bella was given the opportunity to work in Rome by the de Medici family, where he also distinguished himself through his exceptional skills. He deepened his knowledge of painting and made numerous etchings. Masterly views of Rome, Tivoli and the Roman Campagna were created. Della Bella captured Roman ruins and interesting street scenes in his drawings. He also created sea views and his first topographical works. Finally, the artist took the special opportunity to join a legation travelling to the French court. The legation sent official congratulations on the birth of the future Sun King Louis XIV. Della Bella was commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu to paint a representation of the besieged city of Arras. This was the prelude to further architectural views of the artist. della Bella also made drawings and etchings for the theatre. For example, he designed the title page for the opera La Finta Pazza and drew ballets of animals that appeared between the scenes.
Della Bella created more than a thousand drawings and etchings during his life. His motifs were war battles, military depictions and hunting scenes. He also produced maps, sea charts and realistic depictions of animals. His drawing of an elephant dying in Florence is still known today. della Bella's work also includes entertaining capriccios. The playful drawings were first introduced to the art of etching by Jacques Callot. The highlight of della Bella's creative power was his honorary admission to the Accademia degli Apasti, an important literary circle in Florence. Stefano della Bella spent the last years of his life in Florence, where he gave drawing lessons to the son of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The artist died in 1664 in his home town.
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.jpg "Escutcheon, No. 4 from \"Raccolta di varii cappriccii et nove inventioni di cartelle et ornamenti\" by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Jupiter and Danaë, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Views of the Villa of Pratolino: Two Views of the Grotto by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Caprices: Standing Beggar Woman Carrying a Child on her Back by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Satyr Family Walking by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Five Heads by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Atalanta and Hippomenes, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Death on a Battlefield by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Female Satyr Breastfeeding a Child by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Turkish Man with a Beard and Turban with One Long Feather in Front, 1650 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Frontispiece of the Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems by Galileo Galilei, 1632 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Four Horsemen by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The altar of the holy sacrament, at left, the sacrament beneath a canopy, carried in procession by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "St. John the Baptist Drawing Water from a Spring by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Woman in a Feathered Turban with a Veil, Turned to the Right by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Entrance of the Prince of Tuscany by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Polish Hussar by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Child and a Satyr Child Playing with a Goat by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Lady Greeted by a Dwarf by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Two Goats Lying Down by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Seated Ecclesiastic by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Black Horseman by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Galileo and Personifications of Astronomy, Perspective and Mathematics, Frontispiece by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Jupiter and Danaë, from")
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.jpg "Egypt by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Ornaments of Friezes and Foliage by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Dido Killing Herself, ca. 1660 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Camel viewed from behind, from Diversi Animali by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Apollo and Marsyas, 1644 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Black Horseman by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Head of a Woman, in Profile, from")
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.jpg "Salmacis and Hermaphrodite, from Game of Mythology, 1644 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Death Carrying an Infant, from The Five Deaths by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Ornament Design for a Thesis on the Device: Quest un soccorso by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Frontispiece: a monument decorated with the Medici coat of arms at top in center, flames by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Female Satyr Nursing a Child in a Wooded Landscape by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Banquet of the Piacevoli by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Nymph Holding a Large Dog by the Collar, known as The Beautiful Huntress by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Mercury and Argos, from Game of Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The bow of a galley at left and another galley at right, seen from behind by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Cartouche Containing an Empty Shield Surmounted by a Lion and Framed by a Lion and a Child, 1646 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Nymph Holding a Large Dog by its Collar by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A galley covered in sails to left, six cannons and four people to left in foreground by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Death on a Battlefield by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Frightened Soldier and a Man in a Fur Hat, ca. 1652 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 6: Two Women, One Nursing a Child, Seated Next to a Dog and a Horse Carrying a Pack by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Satyrs and Faun by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Tournament Executed in Florence for the Marriage of Grand Duke Ferdinand II, 1637 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke of Tuscany: Ornament with a Lion Mask, No. 6 from \"Raccolta di varii cappriccii et nove inventioni di cartelle et ornamenti\" by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Polish Horseman by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Black Horseman by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 8, from")
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.jpg "A Naval Battle, a Rowboat Full of Men to Left, a Sinking Ship to Right, Two Galleys Battling, ca. 1641 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Frontispiece for Dialogo di Galileo Galilei by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Temple of Vespasian and the Roman Forum by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Nymph Holding a Large Dog by a Collar by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Deucalion and Pyrrha, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Cavalry Combat by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 4: Five Grotesque Heads, from")
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.jpg "A Lady Greeted by a Dwarf by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Mythological Playing Cards by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Group of Ships, 1644 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Arms of the Medici with Della Rovere by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Two Children Embracing; Seated Ecclesiast by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Sultana wearing a turban, in profile to the right, from")
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.jpg "The Cannon by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 1: a pack horse, from")
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.jpg "Stag at Bay, from Animal Hunts by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Death on the Battlefield by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Loading a Galley, from Views of the Port of Livorno, 1654-55 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Banquet of the Piacevoli by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Journey of Jacob in Egypt, ca. 1647 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 11: Dogs, from Various Animals, ca. 1641 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Parade Float in the Form of a Ship, Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke of Modena at Top by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "View of Fortifications, from Views of the Port of Livorno by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Views of the Villa of Pratolino: Two Views of the Grotto by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Cow and Young Shepherd at a Fountain by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Opening Assembly of the Equestrian Ballet by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Phalaris Having Perillus Thrown into the Bronze Bull by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Three Men Wearing Hats Standing in Center, Men Fixing a Ship to Right, Five Ships and Various Figures by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Black Horseman by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Orpheus and Eurydice, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Three Hungarians by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 11 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 2: Eagle and Eaglet, from Various Animals by Stefano della Bella")
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