Three Cherubs and Two Boys Each Raising One Arm on Clouds
1646
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1646
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows four cherubic figures on clouds, with two of them looking like boys. They're reclining and raising one arm each. The scene is interesting because the figures have delicate features and small wings, which makes them look light and carefree. The plain background also helps to focus on the figures. You can look up the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was created.
