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A Shield Bearing a Mask Supported by Two Genii

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving with two cherubs on either side of a shield. The cherub on the left has short hair, wings on their back and head, and wears a short tunic and boots. The cherub on the right has short hair, wings on their back, and wears a short tunic. The shield features a face with a long beard and mustache. The shield is ornate with a top section resembling a crown. The background consists of parallel horizontal lines. The year "1522" is engraved at the bottom.

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1263 × 819 px
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