Boy Stepping to the Right over Banderoles 1515 - 1540

This small etching by Barthel Beham depicts a putto or cherub, a common motif in Renaissance art, stepping over flowing ribbons, known as banderoles. Created between 1515 and 1540, the print showcases Beham's mastery of line and detail. The precise rendering of the putto's anatomy and the dynamic movement of the ribbons exemplify the artist's skill in creating delicate and evocative images. The print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a testament to Beham's contribution to the art of printmaking.