DISCOVERART

Stefano della Bella

The Grotto of Pan and Fame

1653/55
Etching on ivory laid paper
24.5 × 37 cm (9.6 × 14.6 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

Florentine by birth, Stefano della Bella worked extensively for the Medici family there, although he also worked in Rome and Paris between 1638 and 1650. He was a prolific graphic artist, creating over 1,000 etchings, mostly from his imagination. This is one of a series of prints he made of the Medici gardens.

Source ↗

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Stefano della Bella

Sketches of Child Praying, Two Male Profiles (recto); Sketches of Male Heads (verso)Sketches of Child Praying, Two Male Profiles (recto); SketchA mid-bust portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II, within an oval frame, surrounded by armorA mid-bust portrait of Emperor Ferdinand II, within an oval Man Wearing a Fantastic Headdress, Facing to the LeftMan Wearing a Fantastic Headdress, Facing to the LeftA ship travelling between Dover and Calais, from "Views of seaports" (Vues de ports de mar)A ship travelling between Dover and Calais, from "Views of sA fan with a musical troupe and spectatorsA fan with a musical troupe and spectatorsPlate 38: head of a man with a moustache and cap, facing right in profile, from 'Various portraits' (Recueil de diverses pièces servant à l'art de portraiture)Plate 38: head of a man with a moustache and cap, facing rigCastel Sant' AngeloCastel Sant' AngeloRock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient philosophers gathered in groups at the base of the mountain in the foreground, Diogenes in his barrel to right and Archimedes in center studying an armillary sphere in the middleground, an angel in the sky to left, the mountain in the background, a large cloud at the top of the mountain with the assembly of the godsRock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient ph

More like this

Views of the Villa of Pratolino: Two Views of the GrottoStefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610–1664) — Views of the VillStudy for The Hall, Carlton House, from Microcosm of LondonAugustus Charles Pugin — Study for The Hall, Carlton House, Design for a Stage SetAnonymous, French, 19th century — Design for a Stage SetDesign for a Wall Decoration of a Conservatory or Grotto with Statues and Vases in NichesAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Design for a Wall DecoratDesign for a Fireplace and MirrorLady Diana Beauclerk|Charles Hindley and Sons — Design for aArchitectural Perspective for a Stage Set with a Bridge, Statues and a Fountain in the Background and Human Figures in the ForegroundCarlo Antonio Buffagnotti — Architectural Perspective for a Set DesignPietro di Gottardo Gonzaga — Set DesignDesign for a Stage SetGiuseppe Galli Bibiena — Design for a Stage SetDesign for a Cast-iron GrateBenjamin Dean Wyatt — Design for a Cast-iron GrateVeduta del Boschetto d'Arcadia dalla parte del TempioEnnemond Alexandre Petitot — Veduta del Boschetto d'Arcadia Design for a Stage Set: Highly Decorated Interior of a PalaceGiuseppe Valeriani — Design for a Stage Set: Highly DecorateA GrottoAntonio Fantuzzi|Francesco Primaticcio — A Grotto