Fame 1649 - 1650

drawing, print

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

men

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

musical-instrument

"Fame" is a 17th-century etching by Stefano della Bella, a prominent Italian artist known for his drawings and prints. The artwork depicts an angel in flight, blowing a trumpet and holding a banner, symbolizing the spread of fame and news. The dynamic composition and detailed depiction of the angel's wings and flowing drapery showcase della Bella's skillful use of line and his mastery of the etching technique. The image is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.