An Allegorical Figure: Virtutis Praemium

1628

Cherubino Alberti

Associated Names
Cherubino Alberti

Artist, Roman, 1553 - 1615

The image features a winged figure descending from the sky, surrounded by clouds. The figure faces forward with one arm raised and the other holding a trumpet-like instrument against his chest. The figure has curly hair, a serene expression, and is partially draped in flowing fabric. The robust, feathered wings spread widely behind the figure. In the background are clouds, lines, and the text "VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM," with additional text and an artist's monogram in the lower left corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 141


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65566732

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