Plate 14: a young peasant woman and her child sitting side saddle atop a horse in center, another peasant woman to right, holding a large bag in her left arm, from 'Diversi capricci' 1644 - 1647

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Plate 14: a young peasant woman and her child sitting side saddle atop a horse in center, another peasant woman to right, holding a large bag in her left arm, from 'Diversi capricci'," is a fine example of his work in the genre of capriccio, a style characterized by whimsical and imaginative compositions. The scene depicts two women, one riding a horse and the other following on foot. The woman on horseback is holding a child. The etching's delicate lines and expressive figures capture the everyday lives of peasants in a charming and evocative way. Created in 1644-47, the work exemplifies della Bella's artistic mastery and is a testament to the beauty and realism of 17th-century Italian art.