Young Woman Trying to Stop a Bull 1655 - 1665

"Young Woman Trying to Stop a Bull" is an etching created by Stefano della Bella between 1655 and 1665. The artwork portrays a woman in flowing drapery attempting to subdue a charging bull with a stick. The print's dynamic composition, created by the artist's masterful use of line, effectively captures the energy and movement of the scene. Della Bella's refined etching style and meticulous detail are evident in the carefully rendered figures and their intricate garments. The print is a fine example of della Bella's virtuosity in representing human and animal figures in motion. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.