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Putti and Fauns Climbing a Grapevine

Michel Dorigny

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three cherub-like figures in a natural setting with a tree. The scene depicts these figures engaging with their surroundings, with one cherub reaching up towards the branches of a tree. The tree has detailed bark and the ground is scattered with vessels, including an amphora. In the background, there are elements of nature such as foliage and faint hills. The style of line work and cross-hatching enhances the depth and shadow, emphasizing the contours of the figures and the natural environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1650s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3546 × 4002 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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