Artwork
Three Cherubs and Two Boys Each Raising One Arm on Clouds
Three Cherubs and Two Boys Each Raising One Arm on Clouds is an ink print by the Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching on laid paper, titled 'Three Cherubs and Two Boys Each Raising One Arm on Clouds', presents a serene scene of four cherubic figures on clouds. The work showcases the artist's skill in capturing youthful energy and curiosity.
Subject & Meaning
The figures, characterized by delicate features and small wings, recline on clouds, each raising one arm. The plain background emphasizes their ethereal quality, conveying a sense of lightness and optimism.
Technique & Style
Created through the etching process, the artwork demonstrates the artist's proficiency in this medium. Etching involves engraving a design onto a metal plate, which is then used to print the image onto paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
