Cherubim Collection (#4)

The Sun and the Lion, relief carvings on the crown and voussoir of the entrance arch by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85113 The Sun and the Lion, relief carvings on the crown and voussoir of the entrance arch by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini

Two putti, one playing the harp and singing, the other playing the portative organ
BEN85130 Two putti, one playing the harp and singing, the other playing the portative organ, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti, by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

A Thomas Webb and Sons brown and white oviform cameo vase, designed by George Woodall (1850-1925) c.1880 (cameo)
BON124367 A Thomas Webb and Sons brown and white oviform cameo vase, designed by George Woodall (1850-1925) c.1880 (cameo); height:20.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

The Cappella della Annunciata (Chapel of the Annunciation) designed by Flaminio Ponzio (c.1560-1613)
BEN110324 The Cappella della Annunciata (Chapel of the Annunciation) designed by Flaminio Ponzio (c.1560-1613) detail of ceiling vault by Guido Reni (1575-1642) 1610 (photo); Palazzo del Quirinale

Folding Fan decorated with Pastoral Scenes Including Rustic Lovers, French
FIT111251 Folding Fan decorated with Pastoral Scenes Including Rustic Lovers, French, c.1760 (gouache and gilt on paper with mother-of-pearl sticks); length: 27 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

At the cave, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Pieter Leermans
At the cave, late 17th-early 18th century

Still Life with Statuette, 1890s. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Still Life with Statuette, 1890s

Park landscape with ruins (wall field). Creator: Johan Pasch
Park landscape with ruins (wall field), Unknown date

Garden landscape with exotic birds. Creator: Johan Pasch
Garden landscape with exotic birds

The Four Fathers of the Latin Church. Creators: Jacob Jordaens, Workshop of Jacob Jordaens
The Four Fathers of the Latin Church, Unknown date

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Susanna and the Elders

Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Creator: Giovanni Battista Pace
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Unknown date

Venus and Adonis, 1729. Creator: Francois Lemoyne
Venus and Adonis, 1729

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

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Cherubim, celestial beings depicted in various forms of art throughout history, have captivated the imagination and inspired awe. From ancient biblical texts to Renaissance masterpieces, these angelic figures have left an indelible mark on artistic expression. In Alexandre Cabanel's iconic painting "The Birth of Venus" from 1875, cherubim surround the goddess as she emerges from the sea, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to this classical scene. Their presence evokes a sense of divine protection and grace. The Hebrew Bible also mentions cherubim prominently. In Perpignan's Kingdom, a stunning depiction dating back to 1299 showcases these heavenly creatures with their wings outstretched in reverence and adoration. They serve as guardians of sacred spaces and symbolize spiritual enlightenment. St. Luke Painting the Virgin by an unknown artist in 1602 portrays cherubim hovering above Mary as she is being painted by St. Luke himself. These celestial beings bring forth inspiration and guidance for artists seeking divine intervention in their creative endeavors. Depictions such as Antonio d Este's "Deposition" after 1800 show cherubim mourning alongside humans during moments of grief and loss. Their presence offers solace and reminds us that even amidst sorrow, there is hope for transcendence. Hannah Humphrey's publication "The Twin Stars, Castor and Pollux" from 1799 features cherubic figures guiding these mythical twins across the night sky—a testament to their role as messengers between heaven and earth. Even Queen Elizabeth I found herself immortalized alongside cherubs in her old age portrait circa 1610. The inclusion of these heavenly beings emphasizes her divinely ordained status as a ruler chosen by God. Jan Wierix's copy of "Melencolia I" from 1602 showcases melancholy personified with cherubs surrounding her figure—perhaps indicating that even sadness can be accompanied by celestial comfort.