Plate 11: the pyramid of Caius Cestius at right in the background, a horse grazing at center, a foal suckling a mare at left, two shepherds at right, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome) 1641 - 1651

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Plate 11: the pyramid of Caius Cestius at right in the background, a horse grazing at center, a foal suckling a mare at left, two shepherds at right, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome)", depicts a pastoral scene with horses and shepherds in the foreground, set against the backdrop of the Pyramid of Cestius. This work, created between 1641 and 1651, highlights della Bella's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of Roman landscapes. The etching, part of a series dedicated to Roman ruins, exemplifies della Bella's mastery of the Baroque style, evident in the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow and the dynamic composition.