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This is a drawing of a large formation of marching figures and horses. The drawing depicts an organized assembly of small figures arranged in rows and columns, with some figures on horseback and others on foot. The detail captures a dynamic movement from left to right across the paper, with some figures holding long staffs or banners, and many adorned with plumes or crests. The composition illustrates the discipline and precision of a ceremonial or military parade on a pale background. The lines are delicate, emphasizing the uniformity and grandeur of the formation.
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This is a drawing of a large formation of marching figures and horses. The drawing depicts an organized assembly of small figures arranged in rows and columns, with some figures on horseback and others on foot. The detail captures a dynamic movement from left to right across the paper, with some figures holding long staffs or banners, and many adorned with plumes or crests. The composition illustrates the discipline and precision of a ceremonial or military parade on a pale background. The lines are delicate, emphasizing the uniformity and grandeur of the formation.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Procession of Sixty Cavaliers and Torch Bearers

Stefano Della Bella

Date
1652
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 24.1 x 49.8 cm (9 1/2 x 19 5/8 in.) sheet: 30 x 53.1 cm (11 13/16 x 20 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1987.62.13
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
La gara delle Stagioni [Vesme 51-64]

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • etching
  • holidays/festivals/parties
  • genre
  • Parade
Inscription

lower right in plate: SDBella. f.

NGA object ID 70201. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.