Mythology & Putti
Mythology & Putti
VIRGIL SOLIS (1514-62)
Ornamental Frieze with Dancing Cupids
c.1534-1552Woodcut | 5.2 x 30.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 851890
This woodcut is thought to represent an ornamental frieze with twenty-five children and amorini. At centre is the Raphaelesque 'Dance of Cupids', which was engraved by Marcantonio Raimondi (RCIN 851880). On the right is a naked woman playing the harp, and on the left a man playing a guitar. Signed with printmaker's monogram at lower right: VS. This woodcut is underscribed by Bartsch.
Creator(s)
Virgil Solis (1514-62) (wood cutter)
5.2 x 30.1 cm (sheet of paper)
- Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
Subject(s)
- Putti
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Guitars
- Harps
- Musical instruments
- Music