{"product_id":"flight-into-egypt-stefano-della-bella","title":"Flight into Egypt - Stefano Della Bella","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century etching by Stefano Della Bella, depicting the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt with delicate line work and atmospheric detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Stefano Della Bella depicts the biblical Flight into Egypt, a subject frequently explored by artists of the seventeenth century. Della Bella, a Florentine printmaker, demonstrates his technical facility through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define form and atmosphere. The composition centres on the Holy Family: Mary sits atop a donkey, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph walks alongside, guiding the animal through a wooded area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate touch to render the foliage of the large tree above the figures, creating a sense of shelter and seclusion. The background features a suggestion of distant hills, providing depth to the scene without distracting from the primary figures. Della Bella was known for his small-scale, highly detailed prints, and this work is representative of his ability to imbue a traditional narrative with a sense of quiet observation. The etching process allows for a crispness in the depiction of the drapery and the textures of the donkey, reflecting the artist's training and his time spent in Rome and Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the grand, theatrical compositions often associated with the Baroque period, this print maintains a modest scale. It focuses on the human element of the journey, presenting the figures as travellers navigating a natural environment. The interplay of light and shadow, achieved through the density of the etched lines, gives the work a tactile quality. This piece is a fine example of the printmaking traditions of the mid-seventeenth century, where the artist's hand remains visible in every stroke. It offers a glimpse into the devotional art of the era, produced for collectors who appreciated the precision and narrative clarity of the etching medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stefano Della Bella","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353430921551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353444782415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58353444815183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353444847951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353444880719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353444913487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353444946255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353444979023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445011791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58353445044559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58353445077327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58353445110095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1785455571312.jpg?v=1785455723","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/flight-into-egypt-stefano-della-bella","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}