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The sculpture is a relief of a cherubic figure holding a stringed musical instrument and a bow. The figure is in a natural pose, made from a silver-colored material. Inscribed in the background are the letters "ERATO." The scene is set on a textured base.
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The sculpture is a relief of a cherubic figure holding a stringed musical instrument and a bow. The figure is in a natural pose, made from a silver-colored material. Inscribed in the background are the letters "ERATO." The scene is set on a textured base.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Putto Symbolizing the Muse Erato

Attributed to Peter Flötner

Date
c. 1540
Medium
lead
Dimensions
overall: 5.3 x 3.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1992.55.16
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Standing
  • allegory
  • Violin
  • Nude
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Nuremberg
  • Putto
  • Erato
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 to NGA.

Inscription

upper right: ERATO

NGA object ID 76316. 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.