Klooster van Vallombrosa 1620 - 1664

This etching, "Klooster van Vallombrosa" (1620-1664) by Stefano della Bella, is a detailed view of the Vallombrosa Abbey in Italy. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the abbey's buildings and surrounding landscape in a bird's-eye perspective. Della Bella, a renowned Italian draftsman and engraver, utilized precise lines and shading to create a realistic representation of the monastery's architecture, the meandering river, and the surrounding mountainous terrain. The artwork, measuring 175 mm in height and 131 mm in width, captures the abbey's serene beauty and peaceful setting.