Two Children Wearing Helmets

c. 1505/1515

Giovanni Pietro Birago and Zoan Andrea

Associated Names
Andrea Zoan

Artist, Italian, active c.1475/1519

Giovanni Pietro Birago

Artist, Italian, active 1471 - 1513 or after

The image is a detailed vertical design with mythical creatures, floral motifs, and elaborate decorations. It includes a stylized flaming form at the top, followed by heraldic elements like a shield, axes, and a jousting pole. In the middle, there is an urn or vase shape with fabric and floral patterns, and at the bottom, two reclining mythical figures surrounded by volutes and floral embellishments. The drawing is composed of fine lines and exhibits influences from Renaissance or Baroque art with its opulent decoration and classical motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 5, p.80, no. 10, State (03)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

Wikidata ID

Q64957082

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