Ornament with Armour and Two Genii

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two winged cherubs holding a headless armor piece surrounded by swirling foliage. The image features two cherubic figures on either side of a central element, which is a torso encased in ornate armor that is lacking a head. Curved lines and floral motifs extend outward from the armor. The cherubs have plump features and small wings. The detailed cross-hatching and shading suggest a classical inspiration, resonating with the styles of the Renaissance period.