Armenie, from "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

"Armenie", a 1644 etching by Stefano della Bella, is part of a series of prints titled "Jeu de la Géographie" (Geography Game). The print depicts a female figure personifying Armenia, adorned with elaborate headdress and drapery. The figure's outstretched hand and the text below her suggest the print's function as a visual representation of the region's geographic location and its historical importance. Della Bella's work exemplifies the popularity of allegorical representations in 17th-century European art, using a combination of visual and textual elements to convey information about the world.