Cherub Collection (page 6)

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

Venus and Vulcan at the Forge, mid-1550s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Vulcan at the Forge, mid-1550s

Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Series: Set of Four Ceiling Designs for Galerie d'Ulysse of Fountainbleau

Allegory of Carnal Love, after 1535. Creator: Cristofano di Michele Martini
Allegory of Carnal Love, after 1535

The Holy Family with the Infant St John. Creator: Unknown
The Holy Family with the Infant St John, Unknown date

Sculpture. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture, Unknown date

The Adoration of the Magi. Creator: Unknown
The Adoration of the Magi, Unknown date

The Judgement of Paris, 1728. Creator: Noël-Nicolas Coypel
The Judgement of Paris, 1728

St Rosa of Lima. Creator: Anon
St Rosa of Lima, Unknown date. In 1617 a thirty-one-year-old woman, born as Isabel Flores y de Oliva, died in her hometown Lima in Peru

Putto in front of a Hedge of Roses. Creator: Unknown
Putto in front of a Hedge of Roses, Unknown date. Manner of Francesco Pesellino

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Creator: Jurgen Ovens
The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, (mid-late 17th century). Alternative title: Consummation ceremony after the wedding of King Carl Gustav and Queen Hedwig Eleanor in 1654

Sheet of Studies (recto and verso) (image 2 of 2), Mid-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sheet of Studies (recto and verso) (image 2 of 2), Mid-16th century

Apocripha, Printed 1643. Creators: Wolfgang Endter, Peter Paul Troschel
Apocripha, Printed 1643

Untitled - Children with Grapes, 1878. Creator: W. J. Linton
Untitled - Children with Grapes, 1878

Pietas, 1610. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Pietas, 1610

Architectural Fantasy, 1598. Creator: Wendel Dietterlin the Elder
Architectural Fantasy, 1598. From Architectural and Ornamental Designs

Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717. Creator: Jean Restout
Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717

The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Assumption of the Virgin, between c1734 and c1740

Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcomin... c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcoming Ignorance and Time, c1727

Mercury, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Mercury, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 6

Vase of Flowers, c1695 (?). Creator: Isabella Peeters
Vase of Flowers, c1695 (?)

Adoration of the Magi, c1760. Creator: Carle van Loo
Adoration of the Magi, c1760

Allegorical Figure of Peace, between 1530 and 1540. Creators: Lorenzo de Musi, Marcantonio Raimondi
Allegorical Figure of Peace, between 1530 and 1540

Rinaldo and Armida, c1758. Creator: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Rinaldo and Armida, c1758

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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.