Ornament for goldsmiths with Cupid holding trophies at center, surrounded by cats, deer, and a birdcage
Part of a series of twelve ornaments for goldsmiths in squares, octagons, and lozenges.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ornament for goldsmiths with Cupid holding trophies at center, surrounded by cats, deer, and a birdcage
- Artist: After Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (Flemish, Bruges 1561–1635/36 London)
- Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)
- Date: ca. 1575–1600
- Medium: Etching
- Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 3 1/8 × 2 11/16 in. (7.9 × 6.8 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1955
- Object Number: 55.660.14 (1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Philips Galle
ca. 1575–1600
Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Philips Galle
ca. 1575–1600
Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Philips Galle
ca. 1575–1600
Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Philips Galle
ca. 1575–1600
Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
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