Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-147-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Stefano della Bella (1610–1664), a masterful Italian printmaker of the Baroque era, created *Ornamenti di freg e fogliami* 1648. Working primarily in Florence, Rome, and Paris, della Bella was renowned for his intricate etchings that captured everything from bustling street scenes to elaborate decorative motifs. This print, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's collection, exemplifies his skill in ornamental design, featuring friezes and foliage patterns that reflect the opulent tastes of 17th-century Europe. As a print, the work belongs to a medium della Bella helped elevate through his p...