Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is a print by the Renaissance artist François Gérard. It dates from 1537 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1537 print on paper, attributed to Monogrammist F.
About this work
Overview
This 1537 print on paper, attributed to Monogrammist F. G., features a serene scene of three putti in a rocky landscape with a lion and a bird.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three winged infants, or putti, interacting with a lioness and her cubs, based on a design by Raphael. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful coexistence between humans and animals.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to capture the soft textures of the putti's skin and the lion's fur, as well as detailed features like the bird's feathers.
History & Provenance
The print bears the inscription 'RA • VB • IN,' the monogram 'FG,' and the date '1537' on a tablet attached to a tree branch, indicating its origin and attribution.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Pascal Simon Gérard (French pronunciation: , 4 May 1770 – 11 January 1837), titled as Baron Gérard in 1809, was a French painter.



















