Design for a Pediment with Putti and a Blank Escutcheon 1680 - 1730

This anonymous 17th or 18th-century drawing is a design for a pediment featuring two putti and a blank escutcheon. The putti are depicted in a playful and lively manner, their bodies twisting and turning as they interact with the decorative elements of the design. The drawing is a testament to the skill and imagination of the anonymous artist and provides a glimpse into the creative process of designing architectural ornamentation. The use of putti and blank escutcheon was a common element in Baroque and Rococo art and design, and this drawing exemplifies the ornate and playful aesthetic of the period.