Madere, from "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

"Madere" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, part of his series *Jeu de la Géographie* (Geography Game) from 1644. The image depicts a personified island of Madere, a female figure in flowing robes, standing in profile and holding a small object in her right hand. Della Bella's series offered a playful take on cartography, presenting each island as a personification with a textual inscription describing its notable characteristics, such as Madere's fertile sugar production. This work, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Della Bella's mastery of line and detail in his etching style.