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 "Hercules and Deianira, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Palace of Catherine de Medici, Called the Tuileries by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 1: fragments from ancient monuments, from Roman Landscapes and Ruins, ca. 1646 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Altar for Corpus Christi Day 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 "Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 12 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 "Festoon with Medici Coat of Arms by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Combat Between Several Rowboats and Ships, Two Groups of Men in Rowboats Fighting, 1639 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Mid-Bust of a Young Woman in Profile Wearing a Hat Topped with Feathers, ca. 1649 (Plate 15) by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Francesco de Medici, Prince of Tuscany by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Horseman, a Cow, and a Sleeping Man by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Various Figures and Landscapes: Two Mothers Chatting Together by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Head of a Man without a Beard, Turned in Profile to the Right (from Diverse Heads and Figures) by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Woman on Horseback Seen from Behind Descending a Hill to the Right, a Large Tree by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 12 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Fall of Phaeton, c. 1655 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Juno, from Game of Mythology, 1644 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Young Moor with a Slight Beard and Feathered Turban, Turned to the Left by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Entrance of the Ambassador of Poland into Rome by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Turkish man with a moustache, wearing a turban decorated with five egret feathers by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 2: Head of a Man with a Moustache and Fur Cap Facing Left, an Oval Composition by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 16: an elephant in center, his mahout standing to the right wearing an Oriental Headdress by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 14 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 8 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "View of Several Houses Facing the Port, probably c. 1654-1655 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "View of a Part of Calais, 1647 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Coat of Arms of the Medici Family by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Two Ornamental Bands with Facing Heads of Lion and Eagle, and Two Rams by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "The Flight into Egypt by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Perseus and Andromeda, from Game of Mythology by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Lunette with Escutcheons, No. 13 from \"Raccolta di varii cappriccii et nove inventioni di cartelle et ornamenti\" 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 "Plate 4, from \"Desseins de Queleques Conduites de Troupes, Canons, et Ataques de Villes\" by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plan of the Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Views of the Villa of Pratolino: The Promenade of the Fountains by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Plate 19: Wild Boar, from Various Animals by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Ornamental Frieze with Eagle and Lion Engarlanded by Children, probably 1648 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "Apollo and Marsyas, 1644 by Stefano della Bella")
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.jpg "A Rowboat Full of Men, a Ship with Men Descending into a Rowboat (detail) 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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