Who created "Design for a frame with foliates and putti"?

Design for a frame with foliates and putti was created by Anonymous, German, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Design for a frame with foliates and putti" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Design for a frame with foliates and putti"?

Design for a frame with foliates and putti is Pen and brown ink.

Is "Design for a frame with foliates and putti" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a frame with foliates and putti is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a frame with foliates and putti

Anonymous, German, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink

Dimensions

Sheet: 7 9/16 x 6 15/16 in. (19.2 x 17.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960

Accession Number

60.576.18

Tags

OrnamentPutti

Art Historical Context

In the opulent world of 17th-century German Baroque art, this anonymous drawing—*Design for a Frame with Foliates and Putti*—es as a delicate blueprint for grandeur. Craft with pen and brown ink on modest sheet measuring 7 9/16 x 6 15/16 inches, it depicts swirling foliate motifs intertwined with playful putti, those chubby, winged cherubs symbolizing joy and divine mischief. Such designs were essential preparatory works for ornate picture frames, mirrors, or architectural elements, transforming everyday objects into lavish statements of wealth and piety. The use of pen and brown ink highligh...

Design for a frame with foliates and putti

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