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This is a drawing of an ornate decorative frame. The empty rectangular space is encircled by an elaborate border with intricate carvings and reliefs, including floral motifs, swirling patterns, and two cherubic faces at the top corners. These angelic figures are highlighted by wings and ornate scroll-like decorations. The overall composition features detailed textures suggesting a lush use of foliage and decorative elements.
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This is a drawing of an ornate decorative frame. The empty rectangular space is encircled by an elaborate border with intricate carvings and reliefs, including floral motifs, swirling patterns, and two cherubic faces at the top corners. These angelic figures are highlighted by wings and ornate scroll-like decorations. The overall composition features detailed textures suggesting a lush use of foliage and decorative elements.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Border Illustration with Two Putti and Fruit

Cornelis Galle I

Date
1613/1646
Medium
engraving on laid paper [proof before letters]
Classification
Print
Accession number
1996.78.44
Credit line
William B. O'Neal Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
[Album of Engravings] [volume]

Subjects and terms

  • Netherlandish
  • Fruit
  • Face
  • Cherub
  • 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 97208. 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.