Who created "Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn"?

Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn was created by Crispijn de Passe the Elder in late 16th–mid 17th century.

When was "Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn" created?

This artwork was created late 16th–mid 17th century.

What medium is "Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn"?

Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn is Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash. Incised for transfer.

Is "Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn" in the public domain?

Yes, Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn

Crispijn de Passe the Elder

late 16th–mid 17th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash. Incised for transfer

Dimensions

6 9/16 x 4 5/16 in. (16.7 x 11.0 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman

Accession Number

56.507.6

Tags

HornsPutti

Art Historical Context

In the late 16th to mid-17th century, Dutch artist Crispijn de Passe the Elder crafted this delicate drawing, *Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn*, capturing the playful essence of Renaissance putti—those cherubic child figures symbolizing innocence and divinity. Depicting a chubby putto cradling a fluffy cloud and a slender horn, the work evokes the whimsical motifs popular in Northern European art, blending Mannerist elegance with emerging Baroque exuberance. De Passe, a master engraver from Antwerp, was renowned for his intricate designs that often served as models for prints, reflecting the er...

Putto Holding a Cloud and Horn

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