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Three Cupids and a Bear

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three cherubs supporting a decorative emblem with a bear on top. The engraving features three cherubic figures at the bottom of the image, each holding stylized staffs adorned with acanthus leaves. The cherubs are rendered in an ornate style, each with wings and pudgy limbs. Above them is an emblem dated "1529" with a monogram "AG". Perched above this emblem is a bear looking downwards. The background is richly etched with fine lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1529
Medium
Print
Dimensions
1983 × 3197 px
Public Domain
Yes
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