Plate 4: a deer hunt, two horsemen galloping towards the rightbehind three dogs and a deer, a group of trees to left, from "Various Figures" (Agréable diversité de figures) 1642 - 1660

Stefano della Bella’s etching, “Plate 4: a deer hunt, two horsemen galloping towards the rightbehind three dogs and a deer, a group of trees to left, from "Various Figures" (Agréable diversité de figures)," depicts a dynamic hunting scene. The composition is characterized by a strong diagonal line created by the galloping horsemen and the fleeing deer. The scene is set in a wooded landscape, with a large group of trees dominating the left side of the composition and smaller groups of trees on the right. Della Bella, known for his masterful handling of line, creates a sense of movement and energy, capturing the excitement of the chase. The etching is part of a series titled "Various Figures" (Agréable diversité de figures) and dates from 1642 - 1660.