Numidie, from "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

"Numidie" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, part of his "Jeu de la Géographie" series created in 1644. The print depicts a personified Numidia, holding a staff and wearing a feathered headdress and elaborate clothing. The accompanying text describes Numidia as a hot, arid region known for its date palms and black marble. This etching, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of della Bella's mastery of line and detail, characteristic of his work.