Plate 10: a soldier charging a cannon in center, other soldiers with picks standing at left and right, from 'Troops, cannons, and attacks on towns' (Dessins de quelques conduites de troupes, canons, et ataques de villes) 1635 - 1645

This etching by Stefano della Bella, created between 1635 and 1645, depicts a scene of military activity. The print, part of a series titled "Troops, cannons, and attacks on towns," showcases a group of soldiers preparing a cannon for action. The artist captures the detailed movements of the soldiers, using expressive lines to convey their energetic postures. The scene is presented with a level of realism, likely reflecting della Bella's interest in depicting the realities of 17th-century warfare. The print is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This print is a fine example of 17th-century etching and a significant work in della Bella's oeuvre.