Two putti draped with a garland the one at right holding a mask 1596

This engraving, titled "Two putti draped with a garland the one at right holding a mask," was created by Cherubino Alberti in 1596. The artwork features two cherubs, or putti, adorned with a garland, a common motif in Renaissance art, symbolizing celebration and festivity. One putto holds a mask, potentially referencing theater and the art of performance, while the other appears to be reading a book, possibly signifying knowledge and learning. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Alberti's mastery of the engraving technique, capturing the delicate details of the figures and the flowing lines of the garland.