Frieze with Children Supporting the Bust of an Emperor Surrounded by Foliate Scrolls 1539

This 1539 engraving by Heinrich Aldegrever, titled "Frieze with Children Supporting the Bust of an Emperor Surrounded by Foliate Scrolls," depicts a classical frieze with a bust of an emperor supported by two putti. The frieze is decorated with scrolling foliage, a motif typical of the Renaissance period. The work highlights Aldegrever's skill in creating intricate details within a limited space, making it a prime example of German Renaissance printmaking. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.