Untitled
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a winged child, called a putto, leaning against a draped column. The figure’s body is turned slightly, with one arm resting on its knee and the other hand holding a flower. The background is dark and textured, making the putto stand out. The putto’s soft, rounded features and delicate pose were common in Renaissance art. This image was made using a printmaking technique that creates detailed lines and shading. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow to shape figures like this one.
