Two horseman descend a hill in center, following another man on foot, a castle in the mountains in the center background, from 'Various landscapes' (Divers paysages) 1636 - 1646

drawing, print

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pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

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pencil sketch

old engraving style

landscape

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pen-ink sketch

mountain

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"Two Horseman Descend a Hill" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, created between 1636 and 1646. The print depicts a mountainous landscape with two horsemen descending a hill, following a man on foot. A castle sits atop a mountain in the center background. The detail and composition of the landscape are characteristic of della Bella's work, known for its fine lines and attention to natural detail. The etching is a beautiful example of Italian Baroque landscape art, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.