1501
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Putti with Shield Inscribed Pier Santi is a 1501 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two small winged boys—called putti—holding up a shield with the letters "P.S." and a fancy "V" shape. Above them is a crown, and the whole scene is framed by swirling lines and flowers. The colors are mostly brown and black, with some faded white. The shield has the name "Pier Santi" written below it, which might be a family or personal mark. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of decorative borders. If you like this kind of detailed print, look up technique: woodcut.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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