Plate 6: Two studies of children, from "Collection of various doodles and etching proofs" (Recueil de divers griffonnements et preuves d'eauforte) 1641 - 1651

This etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, titled "Plate 6: Two studies of children," is a study in the human form, showcasing two children in different poses. The upper figure shows a child's upper torso and arm, while the lower figure displays the head and shoulders of a child. The print, created between 1641 and 1651, is part of the artist's "Collection of various doodles and etching proofs" (Recueil de divers griffonnements et preuves d'eauforte), an important collection of drawings and etchings. Della Bella, who was known for his drawings, prints, and etchings, created this work in the Baroque period.