Winged putto holding a cardinal's hat over a dragon head 1620 - 1700
cherubino_alberti
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This etching, "Winged Putto Holding a Cardinal's Hat Over a Dragon Head," is a work by Cherubino Alberti, who was a prolific artist and engraver, known for his allegorical and decorative imagery. Dating from 1620-1700, the print depicts a cherub, a winged figure, holding a cardinal's hat over a dragon's head, demonstrating the power of the church over the forces of evil. This piece is an excellent example of Baroque art with dramatic light and shade, dynamic composition and heightened emotion.
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