A Polish groom, from the back, holding a horse by the bridle 1657 - 1667

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled “A Polish groom, from the back, holding a horse by the bridle,” depicts a groom, seen from behind, holding a horse’s bridle. The groom wears a traditional Polish costume, while the horse is adorned with elaborate tack. The scene, created between 1657 and 1667, is rendered in a detailed and precise manner, capturing the textures of the figures' clothing and the horse's anatomy. Della Bella’s work showcases the beauty and skill of Italian etching, with its delicate lines and expressive rendering of light and shadow. This artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.