Vertrek van een galeischip in de haven van Livorno 1655

"Vertrek van een galeischip in de haven van Livorno" (Departure of a galley ship from the port of Livorno), a 1655 etching by Stefano della Bella, depicts a bustling scene of a galley ship leaving the harbor. This detailed work showcases della Bella's mastery of perspective and his keen eye for capturing everyday life, capturing the movement and activity of both the galley ship and the people on the docks. The composition is dynamic, with the galley ship dominating the foreground and the harbor city receding in the background. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable document of 17th-century maritime life.