Hoofd van een vrouw, in profiel naar links 1620 - 1664

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Hoofd van een vrouw, in profiel naar links," depicts the profile of a woman’s head, likely from the 17th century. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and measures only 34 mm in height and 68 mm in width. Della Bella’s meticulous lines bring out the delicate features of the woman’s face and her simple, yet elegant, headdress. The piece exemplifies the Italian artist’s mastery of etching and his focus on human portraiture.