Plate 21: a poor woman to left, seen from behind, enveloping her child in a shawl, another woman seen from behind to left in background, a woman atop a horse and a man to right in background, from 'Diversi capricci' 1639 - 1649

"Plate 21: a poor woman to left, seen from behind, enveloping her child in a shawl, another woman seen from behind to left in background, a woman atop a horse and a man to right in background, from 'Diversi capricci'" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, dating to 1639-1649. The etching, part of a series, depicts a woman, seen from behind, carrying a child wrapped in a shawl. The composition also includes a second woman in the background, a woman riding a horse, and a man. The figures are situated in a landscape, with the majority of the composition filled with white space, highlighting the central figures. This piece exemplifies della Bella's talent for capturing the human figure with naturalism and expressiveness. The etching's delicate lines and the use of light and shadow contribute to the overall sense of melancholy and realism. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this etching, demonstrating the significance of this work in art history.