Plate 1: a horse drawn cart carrying people and goods, dead horse in the foreground, from "Various Military Caprices" (Varii capricci militari) 1636 - 1646

This etching, titled "Plate 1: a horse drawn cart carrying people and goods, dead horse in the foreground," is from Stefano della Bella's series "Varii Capricci Militari". Created between 1636 and 1646, the print captures a chaotic scene of a horse-drawn cart loaded with goods and people. The cart, pulled by several horses, travels uphill, while a dead horse lies in the foreground. Della Bella's detailed etching style captures the movement and energy of the scene, depicting the harsh realities of war. This artwork is considered a fine example of Baroque etching and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.