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Allegory of Vanity

Cornelis Schut I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cherub-like figure sitting down. The figure has a reclined posture on the ground with legs extended and one arm on its knee while the other arm is bent. The figure has a cherub face with chubby cheeks and short hair. It is naked. An hourglass is near its left side. There are bushes and trees around the figure. In the background, there is a classical architectural element, possibly a column. The artwork is detailed with illustrative lines.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3503 × 2858 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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