Artwork
Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses (base)
Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses (base) is a print by the Renaissance artist Master G. A. with the man-trap. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses is a 16th-century print by Master G.
About this work
Overview
Base and Capital with Figure of Fame and Winged Horses is a 16th-century print by Master G. A. with the man-trap, dated to around 1538. The work is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a decorative column base featuring a static standing figure (likely representing Fame) extending an object with one hand, accompanied by two dynamic winged horses appearing to leap forward. The composition suggests a fragment of a larger ornamental or architectural design, potentially intended for a public setting.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of this print are not provided, the work's attribution to Master G. A. with the man-trap implies a style characteristic of early 16th-century European engraving or etching, possibly reflecting Renaissance influences in its depiction of mythological and architectural elements.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1538, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here. For comprehensive provenance, consulting the museum's resources is recommended.
Context
The piece was likely designed as part of a broader architectural or decorative project, possibly for a public space, with its small scale suggesting a detail for an elevated location such as above a doorway or on a balcony.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master G. A. with the man-trap
Master G. A. with the man-trap (b. 1525) was an Italian artist.
