Frightened Soldier and a Man in a Fur Hat 1647 - 1657

Stefano della Bella's etching, "Frightened Soldier and a Man in a Fur Hat," features two expressive figures. The soldier, wearing a helmet, is depicted in a state of alarm, while the man with a fur hat appears equally surprised. The drawing, executed between 1647 and 1657, showcases della Bella's skill in capturing the emotional intensity of his subjects through the expressive use of lines and hatching. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.