Ornament with Armor and Horses' Heads 1610 - 1664

This pen and brown ink drawing by Stefano della Bella, titled *Ornament with Armor and Horses’ Heads*, depicts a decorative cartouche featuring two horses' heads flanking a blank shield. The cartouche is framed by two banners flowing from the horses' heads, a detail common in 17th century ornamentation. The bottom of the composition features a piece of armor with a helmet, possibly depicting a warrior, suggesting the shield could represent a coat of arms. The detailed drawing, common in della Bella’s work, adds a sense of movement and depth to the composition.