Mask 1610 - 1664

"Mask" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, created between 1610 and 1664. It depicts a grotesque mask with horns and a long, shaggy beard. The detailed lines of the etching capture the texture of the mask's surface and the expressive features of the face, giving a sense of realism and unsettling grotesqueness. This work is a prime example of della Bella's mastery of etching, and it highlights the popularity of this art form during the Baroque period. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.