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This is a drawing of an ornate frame with detailed illustrations. The frame is decorated with various symbolic elements, including cherubs, agricultural motifs, and religious symbols. The top portion features two cherubs facing a central chalice with a radiant symbol above it, flanked by items that resemble bread and wine. The sides of the frame include designs of sheaves of wheat tied together and what appear to be grapevines. At the bottom, there are cherubs engaged in agricultural activities, such as one holding a sickle and others tending to sheaves of wheat or attending a basin. The overall composition suggests a celebration of agriculture and spirituality through its rich iconography.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Border Illustration with Putti Harvesting Offerings to God
Netherlandish 17th Century
- Date
- 1613/1646
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper [proof before letters]
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1996.78.40
- Credit line
- William B. O'Neal Fund
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- [Album of Engravings] [volume]
Subjects and terms
- Netherlandish
- plant
- Food
- Cherub
- Figures
- Frame
Provenance
Sir Edward Astley (1729-1802), Norfolk (Lugt 2774 on plate 14); Frank Linsly James (book plate dated 1881); (sale, London, Christie's, 26 June 1996, lot 206); purchased (via Artemis [David Carritt Limited]) by NGA, 1996.
NGA object ID 97204. 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.