1527
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
A Shield Bearing a Mask Supported by Two Genii is a 1527 by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, depicting Shield, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a shield with a mask, supported by two genii. The genii are mythical creatures, often used in art to symbolize protection. They're depicted in a very detailed way, which was typical of Dutch art in the 16th century. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1494–1533)
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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