Landscape with Two Peasants, One Riding a Horse, from "Landscapes and seaports" (Paysages et ports de mer, dans des ronds) 1656

This etching, created by Stefano della Bella in 1656, depicts a rural landscape with two peasants, one on horseback. The scene, framed in a circular format, showcases della Bella’s mastery of etching, evident in the finely detailed lines capturing the figures, the rolling hills, and the clear sky. This print, part of della Bella's series "Landscapes and seaports," exemplifies the artist’s keen observation of everyday life in the Italian countryside. The print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, remains a testament to della Bella’s skill and the enduring appeal of his realistic and charming depictions of Italian life.