Plate 12: a shepherd sleeping on the ground to right, three horses to left, other horses and various figures to right, the Baths of Diocletian in the background, a round composition, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome) 1643 - 1648

"Plate 12: a shepherd sleeping on the ground to right, three horses to left, other horses and various figures to right, the Baths of Diocletian in the background, a round composition, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome)" is an etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, dating back to 1643-1648. This print depicts a scene with a shepherd sleeping near the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome, a famous ancient Roman bath complex. The circular composition, framed by a delicate sky with parallel lines, highlights the grandeur of the ruins and the idyllic pastoral life unfolding in its shadow. The etching showcases della Bella's masterful skill in capturing details, from the intricate architecture of the Baths to the delicate forms of the horses and figures.