Three cupids in front of a facade with pilasters, one holding a trident and another a large shell 1515 - 1600

This anonymous engraving from the 16th century depicts three cupids in front of a classical facade. The cupids are depicted in a playful manner, one holding a trident, another a large shell, and the third seems to be looking intently at a small dragon. The inscription at the bottom reveals that the work was discovered in Ravenna, Italy, in the Church of Saint Vitale. The engraving demonstrates the strong influence of classical antiquity on Renaissance art.