Plate 11: an old man sitting on the ground to left, seen from behind, a peasant woman seen from behind to right in backfround, from 'Caprice faict par de la Bella' 1640 - 1645

"Plate 11: an old man sitting on the ground to left, seen from behind, a peasant woman seen from behind to right in background, from 'Caprice faict par de la Bella'" is an etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, dating to 1640-1645. The print depicts a solitary old man seated on the ground in a landscape setting. His form is rendered in detail through hatched lines, while the background is left relatively open, creating a sense of space and solitude. This etching belongs to a series of "Caprices," which are imaginative and whimsical scenes. Della Bella was known for his elegant and sensitive depictions of figures, and his work often reflected the spirit of the Baroque era. The print is a fine example of Della Bella's skillful use of line to convey both form and emotion.