Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses
Master G. A. with the man-trap
1538
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Master G. A. with the man-trap
1538
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses is a 1538 by Master G. A. with the man-trap, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a drawing of a capital, likely from a column. It features a woman in the center, surrounded by leaves and flowers. She is holding a trumpet in each hand. Two winged horses are on either side of her, and the top of the capital is decorated with a flower. The woman is dressed in a long robe, and her hair is tied back. The leaves and flowers around her are detailed and intricate. The horses are also well-drawn, with their wings spread out to the sides. This drawing is an example of Renaissance art, which often featured classical motifs and detailed decoration. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
