Putto Collection (#9)

Three children with two dogs, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Three children with two dogs, 1771

Three children playing with a goat, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Three children playing with a goat, 1771

Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peac... 1778)
Allegorical portrait of Carlos III standing on a pedestal flanked by figures (War and Peace?), 1778

Allegory of Freedom, 1790. Creator: Johannes van Dregt
Allegory of Freedom, 1790

Allegory on the Dutch Raid on the Medway (1667), with a Portrait of Cornelis de Witt, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Bisschop
Allegory on the Dutch Raid on the Medway (1667), with a Portrait of Cornelis de Witt, 1668

Portrait of a man, possibly a member of the van Citters family, 1678. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of a man, possibly a member of the van Citters family, 1678

Allegory, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Allegory, unknown date

Portrait of Johannes Goedaert, 1734-1785. Creator: Jan Stolker
Portrait of Johannes Goedaert, 1734-1785. Dutch 17th-century naturalist, entomologist and painter

The Holy Virgin's chronology book of hours, c.1400. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Virgin's chronology book of hours, c.1400

Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806

Four Putti with Grapes, c.1725-c.1774. Creator: Anon
Four Putti with Grapes, c.1725-c.1774

Four Putti Carrying a Fruit Basket, c.1725-c.1774. Creator: Anon
Four Putti Carrying a Fruit Basket, c.1725-c.1774

Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor, c.1705-c.1754. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Ceres, Venus, Bacchus and Sleeping Amor, c.1705-c.1754. Design for an overmantel

Aurora, mid 17th-early 18th century. Creator: School of Carlo Cignani
Aurora, mid 17th-early 18th century

Apollo, mid 17th-early 18th century. Creator: School of Carlo Cignani
Apollo, mid 17th-early 18th century

Industry: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Industry: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Shipyard with workers; cherubs and gods above

Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Poseidon, cherubs, seahorses, steamship and buoy

Title page for art book with coloured drawings, 1745-1808. Creator: Gerard van Nijmegen
Title page for art book with coloured drawings, 1745-1808. Round cartouche with title, surrounded by female figures and putti

The four church fathers discuss the Lord's Supper. Creator: Pieter de Grebber
The four church fathers discuss the Lord's Supper

Ornament with sacrificial Vestal Virgin, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Ornament with sacrificial Vestal Virgin, 1677-1755

Design for a room painting with stone arches with a fountain and a view of a garden, 1677-1755

Mourning putti hanging garlands on a monument, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Mourning putti hanging garlands on a monument, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Three putti with a flower basket, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Three putti with a flower basket, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

The Temperance, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
The Temperance, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

The Temperance, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
The Temperance, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Portrait of a woman with four children, depicted as Caritas, 1650-1678. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Portrait of a woman with four children, depicted as Caritas, 1650-1678

Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697, 1698. Creator: Johannes Voorhout
Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697, 1698

Freyja Seeking her Husband, 1852. Creator: Nils Jakob Blommer
Freyja Seeking her Husband, 1852

Bacchus-Apollo, 17th century. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Bacchus-Apollo, 17th century

The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The proclamation to the shepherds, 1677. Annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds at night; a host of angels in the air

Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. Creator: Cornelis de Jonker
Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. In 1613, Dutch orientalist Thomas van Erpe was the first European to publish an accurate book of Arabic grammar

Rombout Hogerbeets as Miltiades, 1791. Creator: Cornelis de Jonker
Rombout Hogerbeets as Miltiades, 1791. Dutch jurist Rombout Hogerbeets was tried for treason in 1618, and sentenced to life imprisonment

Sleeping Shepherdess and Cupid, 1760-1802. Creator: Gilles-Antoine Demarteau
Sleeping Shepherdess and Cupid, 1760-1802

Shepherdess with flying Cupid, 1760-1802. Creator: Gilles-Antoine Demarteau
Shepherdess with flying Cupid, 1760-1802

Design for a pendulum clock, c.1750-c.1760. Creator: Charles Hutin
Design for a pendulum clock, c.1750-c.1760. Ornate design with a cock crowing and two sleeping cherubs

The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660

Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750. Creator: Anon
Design for a stove with Mars and two overcome, chained naked men, in a niche, c.1750

The Annunciation, 1748. Creator: Agostino Masucci
The Annunciation, 1748

Three sketches of sculptures in the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, 1872-1904. Creator: Wilhelm Cornelis Bauer
Three sketches of sculptures in the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, 1872-1904

The Madonna and Child with St Anne, 1528. Creator: Defendente Ferrari
The Madonna and Child with St Anne, 1528

Design for a Sedan Chair, Viewed from the Back, the Front and the Right SIde, c.1650-c.1700. Creator: Anon
Design for a Sedan Chair, Viewed from the Back, the Front and the Right SIde, c.1650-c.1700

Tumbling Putti with Flowers, c.1650. Creator: Anon
Tumbling Putti with Flowers, c.1650

Allegory with putti with coat of arms and the god of river, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Allegory with putti with coat of arms and the god of river, 1700-1800

Putti with a Festoon, c.1650. Creator: Anon
Putti with a Festoon, c.1650

Putti with an Eagle on Clouds, c.1650. Creator: Anon
Putti with an Eagle on Clouds, c.1650

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1720. Creator: Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1720. Earlier ascribed to Lorenzo Masucci (1685-1785) and Carlo Maratti (1625-1713)

Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699

Design for room decorations with a panel with a medallion with cows, 1767-1823. Creator: Abraham Meertens
Design for room decorations with a panel with a medallion with cows and putti, 1767-

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"Putto: The Cherubic Symbol of Beauty and Mythology" In the realm of art, the putto has been a recurring motif, captivating audiences with its innocent charm and ethereal presence. From classical masterpieces to risqué engravings, this cherubic figure has left an indelible mark on artistic expression. One such iconic portrayal is found in Alexandre Cabanel's "The Birth of Venus" (1875), where a putto hovers above the goddess as she emerges from the sea foam. This celestial being adds an enchanting touch to Botticelli's timeless masterpiece. Similarly, in "The Feast of Venus, " we witness a playful gathering of putti surrounding the Roman goddess herself. Their mischievous smiles hint at their role as Cupid's helpers, spreading love and desire throughout ancient mythology. Moving forward through time, Gustav Naujok presents us with his depiction of St. Cecilia (1891). Here, a putto accompanies the saintly figure while she plays her musical instrument – symbolizing heavenly harmony and divine inspiration. However, not all representations are quite so angelic. In an engraved title page from an English priapic novel (1783), we encounter more provocative imagery featuring lascivious putti engaging in amorous pursuits. Such works pushed societal boundaries and explored themes that were considered scandalous at the time. Aubrey Beardsley's illustrations for "The Savoy" further challenge conventions by depicting whimsical yet erotic scenes involving these mythical beings. These intricate drawings showcase Beardsley's unique style while exploring sensuality through the lens of fantasy. Yet amidst these contrasting portrayals lies George Romney's "Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health. " Painted around 1790 but rediscovered in 1920s Britain, this artwork depicts Emma Hamilton embodying vitality personified by a charming putto accompanying her graceful form. Beyond paintings and engravings, putti have also found their way into architectural ornamentation.