Putti with a Medallion
The Met
Artist: Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen(French, Valenciennes 1720–1778 Brussels)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Oval, 25 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (64.8 x 54 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Four winged figures on clouds surround an oval medallion with figures, in a gold frame
Detailed Description
This oval painting features a central oval medallion surrounded by four putti on clouds, all set against a light blue sky and enclosed within an ornate gold frame. The central medallion, also framed in gold, depicts figures in a monochromatic, bas-relief style. On the right side of the medallion, a draped female figure stands, holding a staff or scepter. To her left, a smaller, seated figure is oriented towards her, while another figure, possibly a putto, is partially visible behind the seated figure.Four nude putti with small, feathered wings are positioned around the central medallion, resting on white and light brown clouds. One putto at the top center is oriented towards the medallion, holding a light-colored garland that drapes over its upper edge. To the left, another putto faces the medallion with its arms extended. At the bottom, a putto is seen from behind, its back and buttocks visible, with a piece of red drapery around its lower body, its arm extended towards the medallion. A fourth putto is partially visible on the right, emerging from the clouds and also oriented towards the central scene.The background behind the putti and clouds is a uniform light blue. The entire composition is contained within a wide, ornate gold oval frame. The top of this frame is adorned with a large, elaborate gold bow, while the bottom features a small, decorative cartouche. The inner edge of the frame has a textured, carved appearance.
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