Drie hoofden van oude mannen en een gevleugelde vrouw ten halven lijve 1620 - 1657

This delicate, small etching of "Three Heads of Old Men and a Winged Woman" was created by Stefano della Bella. The composition's strength resides in its balance and linearity. Notice how the artist employs a minimalist approach, using fine lines to define the subjects, each rendered with striking clarity despite the limited detail. The old men, distinguished by their facial hair and head coverings, are presented in varied profiles, offering a study in human character and form. The winged woman adds a contrasting element, her presence questioning the nature of the earthly with the ethereal. Della Bella seems to be interested in the contrast between the temporal and the spiritual, a concept that plays with our understanding of human existence and artistic expression. The lines do not merely depict, they invite contemplation.