Two Tritons wrestling with other Sea Creatures, Plate 13 from: 'Decorative friezes and foliage' (Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami) 1645 - 1650

"Two Tritons wrestling with other Sea Creatures, Plate 13 from: 'Decorative friezes and foliage' (Ornamenti di fregi e fogliami)," is an etching by Stefano della Bella (1610-1664) created between 1645 and 1650. It depicts two tritons, or mermen, wrestling with other sea creatures. The etching is part of a series of decorative friezes and foliage, which was likely intended to be used for architectural or decorative purposes. The piece exemplifies the Baroque style, with its dynamic composition and expressive figures. The intricate detail of the tritons' musculature, the sea creatures, and the surrounding water are characteristic of della Bella's mastery of etching. This print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the Italian artist's talent and his ability to create beautiful and detailed work.