Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by François Gérard, 1537
Untitled, by François Gérard, 1537

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

Portrait of François Gérard

Artist

François Gérard

François Pascal Simon Gérard (French pronunciation: , 4 May 1770 – 11 January 1837), titled as Baron Gérard in 1809, was a French painter.