A Florentine Master of Line and Light Stefano della Bella, born in Florence in 1610, was a pivotal figure in the Baroque era, though his legacy rests primarily on the intricate world he created through printmaking. While only one painting is definitively attributed to him, his prolific output of over 1050 prints and several thousand drawings established him as a master draughtsman and etcher, capturing the spirit of his time with remarkable detail and sensitivity. His life was one of constant movement and observation, shaped by patronage and a keen eye for the world around him – from the bus…