Lunette met putti, wolven en wapenuitrusting in de westelijke galerij van het Stadhuis op de Dam 1655 - 1665

This etching, created by Flemish artist Hubert Quellinus between 1655 and 1665, depicts a lunette (a decorative element often found in architecture) with putti, wolves, and armor. The composition centers around a circular frame, flanked by two putti, each atop a wolf and with their hands on their heads, creating a sense of melancholy. The lunette is embellished with skulls, weaponry, and foliage, suggesting a connection to death and warfare. This artwork is a prime example of Quellinus’s mastery of etching, a technique that allows for intricate detail and expressive lines. It was intended as a design for a decorative element in the Stadhuis on the Dam, a prominent building in Amsterdam.