Artwork
Base and Capital with Putti
Base and Capital with Putti 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. Created in 1538 by the Italian Renaissance engraver known as Master G.
- Accession no.
- 1978.81
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Base and Capital with Putti is a print created by Master G. A. with the man-trap around 1538. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an ornate architectural element featuring two putti on top, one holding a flower and the other resting on a scroll, surrounded by foliage and a detailed stone column base.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of lines creates a sense of depth in the sketch, characteristic of Renaissance art, which often incorporated putti as decorative elements.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master G. A. with the man-trap
Master G. A. with the man-trap (b. 1525) was an Italian artist.
