Allegory relating to the Medici family 1605 - 1662

"Allegory relating to the Medici family" is a complex, multi-figured etching created by Johann Friedrich Greuter between 1605 and 1662. The composition features figures seated on clouds, surrounded by cherubs, with various symbolic objects representing the power and influence of the Medici family. This etching, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, reveals the artistic style of the 17th century and the complexity of political allegories common during this time. Greuter was a German artist well-known for his intricate engravings, and this piece exemplifies his talent.