The image is an etching of a full-body figure from the back and slightly from the side. The person is leaning forward with arms resting on a surface. One foot is in front of the other, and the posture appears relaxed or thoughtful. The facial features are outlined, with eyes looking downwards, an elongated nose, closed lips, and short, wavy hair. The upper body is bare, showing muscle outlines. The lower body is draped with loosely drawn fabric, leaving the feet exposed. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background consists of diagonal and curved lines, adding texture and depth.
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The image is an etching of a full-body figure from the back and slightly from the side. The person is leaning forward with arms resting on a surface. One foot is in front of the other, and the posture appears relaxed or thoughtful. The facial features are outlined, with eyes looking downwards, an elongated nose, closed lips, and short, wavy hair. The upper body is bare, showing muscle outlines. The lower body is draped with loosely drawn fabric, leaving the feet exposed. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background consists of diagonal and curved lines, adding texture and depth.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Academy of a Young Man

Stefano Della Bella

Medium
etching on laid paper [restrike]
Classification
Print
Accession number
1986.50.77
Credit line
Transferred from The Library of Congress
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Quadreria Medicea, vol.3 (1986.50.11-108)

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • Male figure
  • Fabric
  • Portrait

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