Hekabe 1620 - 1664

hand-lettering

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

journal

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Hekabe" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, dating back to 1620-1664. The artwork depicts Hekabe, the wife of King Priam of Troy, seated on a pedestal. This etching is a detailed representation of Hekabe’s tragedy, as it depicts the grief she faced following the Trojan War. Della Bella’s etching style is characterized by its precision and use of fine lines. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Della Bella’s mastery of line and detail.