Cherub Collection (page 5)

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century

The Toilet of Venus, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilet of Venus, 1746

Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Creator: Francisco Goya
Poetry and Poets, 1800s. Poetry is symbolised by a woman with a lyre. She is seated near the top of Mount Helicon, abode of the muses, goddesses of poetry

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641

View of the interior of the Temple of Venus, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Temple of Venus, 1700-1799

The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Creators: Jan Brueghel the Elder, Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Attributed to Jan Brueghel d.AE. (1568-1625) and Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625)

Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578. Creator: Simone Peterzano
Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578

The Adoration of the Three Kings, c1525-1530. Creator: Girolamo da Santacroce
The Adoration of the Three Kings, c1525-1530. Three wise men, or magi, from the East are described in the Gospels as having seen a new star

Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 1647. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 1647. After the departure of the wise men, the Gospel of Matthew reports that an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him to take Mary and Jesus

Nativity, mid-17th-early 18th century. Creator: Manner of Carlo Maratta  (1625-1713)   
Nativity, mid-17th-early 18th century

Drinking-Fountain by Mr. J. Durham. A.R.A. in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Drinking-Fountain by Mr. J. Durham. A.R.A. in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1876. The bronze double drinking-fountain, designed by Mr. Joseph Durham...was originally intended by Mr

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Hans von Aachen
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century

Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: David Teniers I
Landscape with the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Unknown date

Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century

Jupiter and Callisto, 1655. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Jupiter and Callisto, 1655

Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century. Creator: Isabella Peeters
Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century

Légende de l'an 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Legende de l'an 1850. Legend of the year 1850. St. Montalembert, renoncant a ramener les Parisiens dans le chemin de la vertu, remonta

Christ on the cross, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Jean Ranc
Christ on the cross, late 17th-early 18th century

Jacob's Dream, 1557-1558. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
Jacob's Dream, 1557-1558. As recounted in the Old Testament book of Genesis, on his way to Haran, Jacob lay down in the wilderness to sleep, resting his head on a stone

St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Marco Benefial
St Catherine Imploring Pope Gregory XI to Return from Avignon to Rome, early-mid 18th century. Catherine is persuading the Pope to return to Rome to end the Avignon Papacy

Venus and the Rose, 1564. Creators: Gaspare Osello, Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and the Rose, 1564

Mercury Departing from Antwerp. Fragment of a larger painting, early 17th century. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Mercury Departing from Antwerp. Fragment of a larger painting, early 17th century

Scene from Antiquity, 1746. Creator: Johan Frederik Horling
Scene from Antiquity, 1746

Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Workshop of David von Krafft
Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century

Illustration of Various Subjects, 1779. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration of Various Subjects, 1779

Apollo and Phaëthon, c1731. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Phaethon, c1731

Head of a Cherub, 17th century. Creator: Daniele Crespi
Head of a Cherub, 17th century

St Lawrence. Creator: Felice Ficherelli
St Lawrence, Unknown date

Self portrait with Allegories, 1691. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Self portrait with Allegories, 1691

Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century

Venus and Adonis, 1603. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
Venus and Adonis, 1603

Worship of Venus, early 17th century. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Worship of Venus, early 17th century

Venus. Creator: Unknown
Venus, Unknown date

The Eucharist. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Zurbarán
The Eucharist, Unknown date

Ulrik, 1684-1685, Prince of Sweden. Creator: Workshop of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
Ulrik, 1684-1685, Prince of Sweden, Unknown date

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt, mid-late 17th century

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Søren Kiær
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

The Holy Family. Creator: Jan van den Hoecke
The Holy Family, Unknown date

The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650. Creator: Unknown
The Martyred St. Catherine of Alexandria with Angels, 1625-1650

The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
The Assumption of the Virgin, early-mid 18th century

Copy of Titian's "Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos, Marchese del Vasto", c1833

Mars and Venus (image 2 of 2), 16th century. Creator: Enea Vico
Mars and Venus (image 2 of 2), 16th century

The Departure of Elisabeth of France for Spain, after 1858. Creator: Eugene Isabey
The Departure of Elisabeth of France for Spain, after 1858. During his youth, this early Romantic artist joined Eugene Delacroix and Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-28)

Portrait of Allaert van Everdingen, 1704-1758. Creator: Sybrand Feitama
Portrait of Allaert van Everdingen, 1704-1758

The Alchemy, 1606. Creator: Paulus de Kempenaer
The Alchemy, 1606

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In the ethereal realm of art, cherubs have long been a captivating subject. From the famous painting on the ceiling of the Vatican Museum in Rome, depicting 80 Ethiopian cherubs with their delicate wings and angelic faces, to Alexandre Cabanel's masterpiece "The Birth of Venus" that showcases a celestial cherub floating above the goddess herself. Not limited to Italy alone, France also boasts its own share of cherubic wonders. In Amiens Cathedral stands a statue known as "The Crying Angel, " evoking both sorrow and serenity simultaneously. Meanwhile, Minerva Victorious over ignorance reminds us that these heavenly beings are not merely symbols of innocence but also guardians against ignorance. Moving through time and space, we encounter various depictions of cherubs in different contexts. Whether it be "The Feast of Venus, " where they playfully frolic around the goddess of love or simply observing from afar like in "Cherub Looking to Right. " Religious iconography has often portrayed cherubs alongside divine figures such as God, Jesus, and Mary. One can't help but feel moved by their presence in paintings like "The Virgin and St. Anne, " where they symbolize purity and protection. Beyond visual arts lies literature; Robert Southwell's poetic verses intertwine with anonymous authors' words to explore themes surrounding these celestial beings' mystique. Even scientific endeavors have found inspiration from cherubs; an early map of the Moon from 1635 includes intricate illustrations featuring these winged creatures amidst lunar landscapes. Horace Walpole's fascination with Gothic architecture led him to incorporate elements reminiscent of cherubic motifs into his estate at Strawberry Hill House - Smith 10 being one such example. Lastly, who could forget Shakespeare's whimsical portrayal of mischievous fairies resembling tiny cherubs in his enchanting play Midsummer Night's Dream? Across continents and centuries alike, whether adorning ceilings or gracing canvases with their presence, cherubs continue to captivate our imaginations.