From Plate numbered 40. Study of six heads in a row; from left, an old man facing front, a woman in profile to left, three men of varying ages and a bearded old man turned to left. c.1646
Stefano Della Bella (Florence 1610 - 1664)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
circa 1646
Materials
Paper
Measurements
130 mm (H)305 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1252805.1.3
Summary
Print, engraving, From Plate numbered 40. Study of six heads in a row; from left, an old man facing front, a woman in profile to left, three men of varying ages and a bearded old man turned to left. c.1646 by Stefano Della Bella (Florence 1610 - 1664) of (40). A group of four out of a series of fifteen cut down engravings mounted on watermarked (not legible) paper.Taken from 'Recueil de divers griffonemens et preuves deau forte', published by Jacques Van Merle (1616-1682).
Marks and inscriptions
40
Makers and roles
Stefano Della Bella (Florence 1610 - 1664), engraver (printmaker) Jacques Van Merle (1616-1682), publisher