Cherubs Collection (page 76)

Allegory of a thesis, two women hold inscribed tablets, 1640

A sleeping cupid, 1630-45. Creator: Bartolomeo Coriolano
A sleeping cupid, 1630-45

Plate 17: The exchange of the two princesses in Hendaye; allegorical scene with Anne of Austria and Elizabeth of Bourbon standing on a bridge holding hands from Recueil de la Galerie du Luxembourg

Apotheosis of the Arts, ca. 1619. Creator: Jan Muller
Apotheosis of the Arts, ca. 1619

Miracle of a Saint, 1777. Creators: Benedetto Eredi, Ranieri Allegranti
Miracle of a Saint, 1777

Plate 6: Saint Josephs dream, with the Virgin Mary at left and an angel above who points to the Holy Spirit, 1777

Moses at left with the Israelites who gather manna as it falls from the sky, two angels above, after Reni, 1776

Vignette for the first chant of Roland Furieux, 18th century. Segue Rinaldo il suo destrier Baiardo Ed Angelica incontra che fuggia

Bust of a woman in profile facing left, set in an elaborate frame with figures in niches, ca. 1540-80. Formerly attributed to Andrea Schiavone

A young man offers his hand to a seated woman, another woman stands between them and a third blows a trumpet behind them, set within an elaborate frame, ca. 1540-80

Figure on horseback holding a sword and riding over a figure lying on the ground, set within an elaborate frame, ca. 1540-80. Formerly attributed to Andrea Schiavone

Plate 17: Illustration to Canto XVII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 17: Illustration to Canto XVII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

St. Matthew, from Christ, Mary, and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Frontispiece for "Drawings of the war, siege, and assault of the Turkish army on the
Frontispiece for " Drawings of the war, siege, and assault of the Turkish army on the island of Malta" (Disegni della guerra)

Saint Paul preaching at center, standing in a crowd in a columned interior, pointing upwards toward putti who hold a scroll, 1681-1725

Plate 18: Illustration to Canto XVIII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberat... ca
Plate 18: Illustration to Canto XVIII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata... ca
Plate 12: Illustration to Canto XII, from Torquato Tassos Gerusalemme liberata III, ca. 1590-1630

Sacred Monogram. Creator: Antonius Wierix
Sacred Monogram

The Feast of Venus, with groups of satyrs, nymphs, and putti dancing around a statue of Venus, 1732

Trade Card for John Clark, Engraver & Printseller, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Clark, Engraver & Printseller, 18th century

Trade Card for Castildine & Dunn, Copper Plate Engravers, 1796. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Castildine & Dunn, Copper Plate Engravers, 1796

Dish, Byzantine, 6th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Dish, Byzantine, 6th-7th century

Grandeur de la pierre, after Eliz. Cheron, 1665-1728. Creator: Charles-Louis Simonneau
Grandeur de la pierre, after Eliz. Cheron, 1665-1728

Portrait of Madame de Pompadour, ca. 1745. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Portrait of Madame de Pompadour, ca. 1745

Summer, 1735. Creators: Benoit Audran II, Charles-Joseph Natoire
Summer, 1735

Summer (L Ete), ca. 1735. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Summer (L Ete), ca. 1735

L Hiver, from the Four Seasons, 1735. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
L Hiver, from the Four Seasons, 1735

Fall. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Fall

Spring. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Spring

Winter. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Winter

Contemporary Artists, ca. 1847. Creator: Celestin Nanteuil
Contemporary Artists, ca. 1847

Frontispiece for Adversaria sacra, 1626. Creator: Charles Audran
Frontispiece for Adversaria sacra, 1626

Frontispiece for Angelique des excellences de l ame, 1626

Mildness binding Cupids Wings, probably 18th century. Creator: P. J. Chaillou
Mildness binding Cupids Wings, probably 18th century

Celebrating Peace (Rejouissances pour la paix), three putti with fireworks, 1745-71

Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Gli disse quel che dianzi dir non volle: / Sappi, Rinaldo, il nomee mio e lo Sdegno, / Venuto sol per sciorti il giogo indegno]

Venus and Cupid, 1566. 1566. Creator: Nicolo Boldrini
Venus and Cupid, 1566

The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and angels, ca. 1729. ca. 1729
The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and angels, ca. 1729

Martyrdom of a saint, 1693. 1693. Creator: Nicolas Dorigny
Martyrdom of a saint, 1693

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, kneeling with her elbow resting on the spiked wheel, and an angel crowning her with a flower wreath, 1698

Neue Künstliche Figuren Biblischer Historien, 1576. 1576. Creator: Tobias Stimmer
Neue Kunstliche Figuren Biblischer Historien, 1576

A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620. 1620
A Young Man Presenting his Thesis to Cardinal Aldobrandini, 1620

Saint Cecilia playing the organ with two putti at left, ca. 1654-77

Nueva Arte a Escrivir, 1615-31. 1615-31. Creator: Unknown
Nueva Arte a Escrivir, 1615-31

Christ being laid into the sepulcher as the Virgin stands weeping behind, 1600-30

St. Cecilia on Clouds Upheld by Angels, 1696. 1696. Creator: Pierre Berchet
St. Cecilia on Clouds Upheld by Angels, 1696

Devotional Scene, Folio from the Bellini Album, ca. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Devotional Scene, Folio from the Bellini Album, ca. 1600

Eros and Anteros with Psyche Looking at Them, 1810-60. Creator: Johannes Riepenhausen
Eros and Anteros with Psyche Looking at Them, 1810-60

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"Captivating Cherubs: A Heavenly Presence in Art and Culture" Cherubs, those enchanting celestial beings with their innocent smiles and delicate wings, have long captured the imagination of artists throughout history. From classical paintings to intricate engravings, these cherubic figures have adorned numerous masterpieces, adding a touch of ethereal beauty. In Alexandre Cabanel's renowned painting "The Birth of Venus, " cherubs surround the goddess as she emerges from the sea, symbolizing love and fertility. Their angelic presence enhances the divine atmosphere of this iconic artwork. Jodocus Hondius' engravings also feature cherubs prominently. In his depictions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, these heavenly creatures grace the landscapes with their graceful forms. Their inclusion adds a sense of purity to these picturesque regions. Raphael's masterpiece "The Sistine Madonna" showcases two cherubim at the bottom corners of the painting. With their chubby cheeks and adoring gazes towards Mary and baby Jesus, they epitomize innocence and devotion. Another engraving by Jodocus Hondius portrays Rutlandshire alongside Stanford and Oukham. Here again, we find charming cherubs fluttering above idyllic countryside scenes - a testament to their enduring appeal across different artistic mediums. Beyond visual arts, they have also made appearances in cultural events like Cardinal de La Rochefoucauld's concert at Rome's Argentina Theatre. These winged darlings added an element of whimsy to musical performances that delighted audiences for centuries. From Italian wedding cards to St Luke's depiction of Virgin Mary on canvas, cherubs continue to captivate hearts with their tender expressions and gentle demeanor, and are often associated with important religious events such as Archangel Gabriel announcing good news or witnessing The Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. Even in Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre's "Cupids Target, " part of Les Amours des Dieux, cherubs take center stage.