Base and Capital with Putti (capital)

1538

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Base and Capital with Putti (capital) is a 1538 by Master G. A. with the man-trap, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Master G. A. with the man-trap
When & what style?: 1538 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a drawing of a decorative capital, the top part of a column. It features two cherubs, or putti, sitting on the capital, holding up a flower. The capital is ornately decorated with leaves and other designs. The drawing is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of fine lines and shading. The capital and the putti are the main focus of the drawing, and they are rendered in great detail. If you like this kind of detailed, realistic art, you might want to check out other works from the Renaissance movement.