A winged figure of Fame standing facing left and sounding a trumpet 1570 - 1615
cherubino_alberti
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
pencil drawn
drawing
toned paper
light pencil work
mechanical pen drawing
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
pencil art
This is a 17th-century etching by Italian artist Cherubino Alberti, titled "A winged figure of Fame standing facing left and sounding a trumpet". Created between 1570 and 1615, it depicts a personification of Fame, a winged female figure blowing a trumpet while standing on a pedestal adorned with a serpent and a flame. The etching is part of a series by Alberti and is considered to be a fine example of his work, showcasing his mastery of detail and realism in his depiction of the human form. The etching's inscription "ILLUSTRISS.EQVITI CASSIANO PVTEO" suggests this work is dedicated to a noble patron. This print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.
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