Plate 14: head of a woman, in profile, from 'The Book for Learning to Draw' (Livre pour apprendre à dessiner) 1647 - 1652

"Plate 14: head of a woman, in profile, from 'The Book for Learning to Draw' (Livre pour apprendre à dessiner)" (1647-1652) by Stefano della Bella is an etching, one of 14 plates from the artist's book on figure drawing. The work shows a detailed study of a woman’s head in profile with flowing hair, demonstrating della Bella's mastery of line and anatomical accuracy. This print, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was originally intended for students of art to use as a model for figure drawing, highlighting della Bella’s dedication to artistic instruction.