Winged genius holding a olive branch and a banderole 1620 - 1700

Cherubino Alberti's "Winged genius holding a olive branch and a banderole" is an etching depicting a winged figure holding an olive branch and a banner, soaring through the clouds. The figure's outstretched hand grasps the banner inscribed with the Latin phrase "Non Sine Labore" ("Nothing without labor"). This print, dated between 1620 and 1700, is characteristic of Alberti's work, showcasing his mastery of detail and composition. The image's allegorical nature suggests the idea of effort and perseverance leading to achievement, a theme popular during the Renaissance. The etching is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.