Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No 11
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows four small, chubby figures—two sitting on top, two hanging below—holding up a fancy, swirly frame. The figures look like cherubs, with wings and curly hair, and they’re tangled in vines, flowers, and ribbons. The whole thing is black and white, with lots of shading to make the shapes pop. The top of the frame has a crown-like design, and the figures seem to be supporting it like a decorative border. This kind of drawing was often used for ceilings or walls in grand buildings. Look up Baroque next to see more art like this.
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