Base and Capital with Putti (base)
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 Putti (base) is a 1538 by Master G. A. with the man-trap, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a tall, stacked stone base—like the bottom part of a column or monument. The top is flat with a small hole, and the sides have detailed carvings: swirls, leaves, and a repeating pattern of small faces with wings (putti) at the bottom. The lines are precise, showing texture in the stone. The text says it’s from *Roma Sotto Capitolio*—meaning it’s a Roman base found under the Capitoline Hill. The putti look playful but also a little rough, like they’re carved fast. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style fits into the bigger picture.
