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The image shows a group of figures in various poses. At the top, a central figure is seated and surrounded by cherubic figures with wings. The central figure has soft facial features, wavy hair, and wears flowing clothing. The cherubs are depicted in dynamic poses. Below, numerous men are shown in classical robes, some seated, others standing or reclining. They are gesturing upwards towards the central figure. The background consists of swirling clouds and rays of light, while the lower portion shows sparse foliage. The scene appears to depict a narrative.
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The image shows a group of figures in various poses. At the top, a central figure is seated and surrounded by cherubic figures with wings. The central figure has soft facial features, wavy hair, and wears flowing clothing. The cherubs are depicted in dynamic poses. Below, numerous men are shown in classical robes, some seated, others standing or reclining. They are gesturing upwards towards the central figure. The background consists of swirling clouds and rays of light, while the lower portion shows sparse foliage. The scene appears to depict a narrative.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of Conception or Allegory of Redemption

Pierre Lelu, after Giorgio Vasari

Date
1783
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in red-brown on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 56.4 × 37.5 cm (22 3/16 × 14 3/4 in.) sheet: 58.4 × 43.1 cm (23 × 16 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2018.91.46
Credit line
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • etching
  • aquatint
  • allegory
Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Inscription

In plate, in image, at lower right: P Lélu fecit 1783 [in reverse]; in plate, below image, at left: Giorgio da Rezzo inv Pietro Lélu Sculp. 1783

NGA object ID 215442. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.