Two men sitting to right, one man is smoking, five men standing in center, the bow of a ship on shore to right, two other ships to left in the background, from 'Set of eight nautical landscapes' (Suite de huit Marines) 1639

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Two men sitting to right, one man is smoking, five men standing in center, the bow of a ship on shore to right, two other ships to left in the background, from 'Set of eight nautical landscapes' (Suite de huit Marines)," is a beautiful example of Italian Baroque art. Created in 1639, this work shows the artist's mastery of detail and his interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world. The scene is set on a beach, where ships are beached and sailors are gathered, their figures rendered with delicate precision. The ships themselves are depicted in great detail, with their sails billowing in the wind and their hulls adorned with intricate carvings. The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with the figures and ships arranged in a pleasing way. The light and shadow play across the scene is particularly striking, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. This etching is one of a set of eight nautical landscapes, known as "Suite de huit Marines," all of which are characterized by their elegant style and their evocative depiction of the sea. This work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.