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Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate emblem featuring two cherubs holding a cartouche. The image includes a shield-like structure with inscriptions "PRIMA PARS" and other text. Above the cartouche is a trumpet with ribbon-like scrolls, surrounded by decorative elements like leafy motifs and swirling patterns. The design is enclosed within a circular frame with fabric drapery at the sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1665
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3365 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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