The image is a circular illustration showing a pastoral scene with animals and ruins. In the center, there are horses - some grazing and some resting. Nearby are ancient ruins with arches and other structures. The top of the circle shows a skyline with clouds in the sky. The color scheme is mostly gray, enhancing the details and textures.
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The image is a circular illustration showing a pastoral scene with animals and ruins. In the center, there are horses - some grazing and some resting. Nearby are ancient ruins with arches and other structures. The top of the circle shows a skyline with clouds in the sky. The color scheme is mostly gray, enhancing the details and textures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Baths of Diocletian and Shepherd Sleeping

Stefano Della Bella

Date
1646
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1981.59.23
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Sara L. Lepman
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Paysages et ruines de Rome [Vesme 819-831]

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • Horse
  • animal
  • Sky
  • Building
  • Figures

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