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Base and Capital with Putti (capital)

Base and Capital with Putti (capital), by Master G. A. with the man-trap, 1538
Base and Capital with Putti (capital), by Master G. A. with the man-trap, 1538

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) is a print by the Renaissance artist Master G. A. with the man-trap. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1978.81.a

About this work

Overview

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) is a print by Master G. A. with the man-trap, created around 1538. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a decorative capital, the upper section of a column, featuring two putti holding a flower. The capital is adorned with intricate leaf designs and other ornaments.

Technique & Style

Executed in a detailed and realistic manner, the drawing showcases fine lines and shading, with the capital and putti rendered with great precision.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Base and Capital with Putti (capital)?

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) was painted by Master G. A. with the man-trap in 1538.

Where can I see Base and Capital with Putti (capital)?

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Base and Capital with Putti (capital)?

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Base and Capital with Putti (capital)?

Museum-quality prints of Base and Capital with Putti (capital) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.