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Genius with the Medici Coat-of-Arms

Cherubino Alberti

1605

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Floral

Dominant colour

Genius with the Medici Coat-of-Arms is a 1605 ink by Cherubino Alberti, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Cherubino Alberti
When & what style?: 1605 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a cherub holding a large ball with a fleur-de-lis design. The cherub is surrounded by flowers and leaves, with a ribbon above him that reads "POLO FLORESCERE DIGNA" in Latin. The cherub's wings are spread wide, and he appears to be in motion, as if he's about to take flight. The flowers and leaves around him are intricately detailed, with visible lines and textures that give the image depth. The engraving style is evident in the cross-hatching technique used to create shading and texture. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.