Two Cupids Seated on Clouds in Two Circles

1517

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of two cherubs within ornate medallions. The left medallion features a cherub holding a torch and an arrow, while the right medallion shows another cherub clothed in a draped garment, holding a staff topped with a cross. Both cherubs are depicted seated on clouds, with wings spread behind them. The surrounding design includes elaborate scrollwork and foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5676

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 171, State (b)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023447

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