Black and white engraving of two winged cherubs flanking a central armored breastplate with pleated skirt, surrounded by scrolling foliage.

Ornament with Armor and Two Genii, from Four Vignettes

An engraved ornamental strip in black ink on ivory paper shows two winged putti flanking a central cuirass with pleated tassets below. Scrolling foliage, tendrils and small birds fill the surrounding field, framing the symmetrical composition.

Artist: Hans Sebald Beham
Date: 1544
Medium: Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 811 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1544).
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Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer

16th century 1540s 1544 engraving print renaissance print putti cherubs armor ornament decorative design hans sebald beham foliage scrolls black and white