This is a drawing of two cherubs holding a large coat of arms. The image depicts two cherubic figures, one on each side, supporting an elaborately decorated heraldic shield. The shield itself features ornate scrollwork and contains an image of a face with prominent eyes and a mustache at its center. The two cherubs have detailed wings and are depicted with flowing garments, standing on a textured ground. This scene is rendered with intricate cross-hatching and line work to emphasize details and shadows. The style of engraving suggests it could originate from the Renaissance period, evident from the date marked "1527" at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 4268 × 2842 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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