Rébus on the subject of fortune, a riddle depicted on drapery surrounded by a frame, an oval composition 1637 - 1642
stefanodellabella
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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light pencil work
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pen drawing
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ship
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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human-figures
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old engraving style
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bird
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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human
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
Stefano della Bella’s etching *Rébus on the subject of fortune* (1637-1642) is a playful visual riddle. The oval composition depicts a series of symbolic figures and objects, such as a ship, a scale, and a bird, all set within an elaborate frame. This work is representative of della Bella's mastery of etching and his keen interest in the art of emblem design, which relies on visual and textual elements to convey complex ideas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this intriguing work of art.
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