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The image features a winged figure descending from the sky, surrounded by clouds. The figure faces forward with one arm raised and the other holding a trumpet-like instrument against his chest. The figure has curly hair, a serene expression, and is partially draped in flowing fabric. The robust, feathered wings spread widely behind the figure. In the background are clouds, lines, and the text "VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM," with additional text and an artist's monogram in the lower left corner.
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The image features a winged figure descending from the sky, surrounded by clouds. The figure faces forward with one arm raised and the other holding a trumpet-like instrument against his chest. The figure has curly hair, a serene expression, and is partially draped in flowing fabric. The robust, feathered wings spread widely behind the figure. In the background are clouds, lines, and the text "VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM," with additional text and an artist's monogram in the lower left corner.

National Gallery of Art · Print

An Allegorical Figure: Virtutis Praemium

Cherubino Alberti

Date
1628
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1972.65.3
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Roman
  • Musical instrument
  • Male nude
  • Cloud

NGA object ID 53424. 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.