Dood op het slagveld 1620 - 1664

"Dood op het slagveld" (Death on the Battlefield) is an etching by Stefano della Bella, completed sometime between 1620 and 1664. The artwork depicts a skeletal figure, Death, riding a horse through a battlefield, while a group of soldiers, both alive and dead, look on. The scene is a powerful commentary on the inevitability of death, a theme that della Bella explored throughout his career. This piece, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of della Bella’s artistry and his ability to capture the raw emotions of war. The etching is a testament to the artist's technical prowess and his ability to create a scene that is both terrifying and beautiful.