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Putto Holding a Shield with the Monogram of Altdorfer

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

In this print, a winged person is depicted crouching and grasping a shield-like object. The object resembles a coat of arms, bordered by decorative flourishes reminiscent of heraldic design. On the shield is a large symbol similar to a capital letter A with a flat top. The person is bent low, looking down at the shield. One of their legs is visible, stepping forward on a grassy hill.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
1526 × 1582 px
Public Domain
Yes
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