“Cherub and shell” by Sculptor close to Donatello (possibly 1470s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Cherub and shell

Cherub and shell

TitleCherub and shell
ArtistSculptor close to Donatello
Datepossibly 1470s 15th century
MediumBronze
ClassificationSculpture-Bronze
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1958
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Cherub and shell” is a work by Sculptor close to Donatello, dated possibly 1470s. It is executed in bronze and classified as sculpture-bronze. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06