Plate 2: Campo Vaccino, a buffalo and two shepherds in center, the Fontanone to right in the middleground, various animals and people in the background, a round composition, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome) 1643 - 1648

Stefano della Bella's etching "Plate 2: Campo Vaccino" is a lively depiction of the Roman Forum in the mid-17th century. The circular composition features a buffalo and two shepherds in the center, with the Fontanone fountain to the right. In the background, various figures and animals are shown, reflecting the bustling activity of this public space. Della Bella's detailed rendering captures the grandeur of the Roman ruins, while also revealing the everyday life of the city. This etching is part of a larger series of prints titled "Roman landscapes and ruins" (Paysages et ruines de Rome), which provided a visual record of the city for a European audience.