Lachende jongeman ten halven lijve 1620 - 1664

Stefano della Bella's etching, "Lachende jongeman ten halven lijve," portrays a young man with a wide, toothy grin, captured in a moment of unbridled joy. The detailed lines and hatching technique give the piece a sense of immediacy and realism, making the subject's laughter almost palpable. This small yet expressive artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects della Bella's mastery of capturing human emotions with a nuanced touch, a skill that made him a prominent figure in the Italian Baroque etching tradition.