Putti Collection (page 5)

The Nativity with God the Father and Angels, after 1647. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
The Nativity with God the Father and Angels, after 1647

Venus and the Rose, 1556. Creators: Giorgio Ghisi, Luca Penni
Venus and the Rose, 1556

Angelica and Medor, c1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Angelica and Medor, c1570

Venus and Vulcan Seated on a Bed, Mid-1550s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Vulcan Seated on a Bed, Mid-1550s

The Judgment of Paris, 1555. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Judgment of Paris, 1555

Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738. Creator: Edme Bouchardon
Child Riding a Dolphin, 1738

Design for an Honorary Diploma, 1869. Creator: Jan Philip Koelman
Design for an Honorary Diploma, 1869

Les Exercices de dévotion de M. Henri Roch, 1882. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Exercices de devotion de M. Henri Roch, 1882. From Les Exercices de devotion de M. Henri Roch avec Mme. la duchesse de Condor, frontispiece

Les Sonnets du Docteur, 1884. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Sonnets du Docteur, 1884. From Les Sonnets du Docteur, postface

C.J. Lagercrantz, Assessor, and his Family, early 19th century. Creator: Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg
C.J. Lagercrantz, Assessor, and his Family, early 19th century

Allegory of the Triumphal Procession of the Prince of Orange, the Future King Willem II, as the Hero of Waterloo, 1815, 1815

Le Grand et le petit trottoir, 1866. Creator: Félicien Rops
Le Grand et le petit trottoir, 1866. From Le Grand et le Petit Trottoir, frontispiece

Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675. Creator: Unknown
Composition with the Virgin Mary, c1675

Angels Looking up at the Eye of God. Study, early-mid-18th century. Creator: Guillaume-Thomas Taraval
Angels Looking up at the Eye of God. Study, early-mid-18th century

Auction of the Cupids, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Auction of the Cupids, 1799

Mars and Venus (image 1 of 2), 16th century. Creator: Enea Vico
Mars and Venus (image 1 of 2), 16th century

Galatea and Acis, 1651. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Galatea and Acis, 1651. Other Title(s): The triumph of the sea goddess Galathea?

Triumph of Bacchus, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Triumph of Bacchus, 1543

Venus in Vulcan's Forge (recto); Geometry (verso), c. 1607. Creators: Hermann Weyer, Bartholomeus Spranger
Venus in Vulcan's Forge (recto); Geometry (verso), c. 1607

Love Dream, 1895. Creator: Heinrich Vogeler
Love Dream, 1895

Amphitrite or Allegory of the Element Water, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Amphitrite or Allegory of the Element Water, early-mid 18th century

Peace and Harmony, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Peace and Harmony, early-mid 18th century

Danaë and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Danae and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century

Virgin and Child and Saint Anne, 16th century. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Virgin and Child and Saint Anne, 16th century

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "Charity", by F. Salviati, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - "Charity", by F. Salviati, 1860. Engraving of a painting. The most recent accession to our National Gallery

The Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1571. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
The Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1571

Bengt horn af Åminne (1623-1678) with his two wives Margaretha Sparre and Ingeborg Banér, 1675
Bengt horn af...minne (1623-1678) with his two wives Margaretha Sparre and Ingeborg Baner, 1675

Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Allegory of the birth of King Charles XI, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the birth of King Charles XI, 1668

Allegory of Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora's guardianship, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora's guardianship, 1692

Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696. Creator: Elias Christoph Heiss
Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696

A River and a Fountain Nymph, 18th century. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
A River and a Fountain Nymph, 18th century

Apollo and Clytia, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Apollo and Clytia, 1745

Monument to Dr. John Yonge, by Torrigiani, in the Rolls Chapel, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Dr. John Yonge, by Torrigiani, in the Rolls Chapel, [Chancery Lane, London], 1860. Among the monuments almost hidden from view in the quaint old Chapel of the Rolls - an edifice now

Putti with Mirrors, 1725-1744. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Putti with Mirrors, 1725-1744

Jupiter, Disguised as a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, 1727. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised as a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, 1727

Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727

Adoration of the Magi, between 1580 and 1610. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Adoration of the Magi, between 1580 and 1610

The Holy Kinship, c1520. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Holy Kinship, c1520

Caritas, 1610-1716. Creator: Unknown
Caritas, 1610-1716. Allegorical figure of Charity breastfeeding a baby, and holding the Christian symbols of a flaming sacred heart and cross. Copy after Guercino

The Immaculate Conception (Joachim en Anna receiving the Virgin Mary from God the Father), c.1757-c.1759

Flight into Egypt, 1750-1810. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (follower of)
Flight into Egypt, 1750-1810

Madonna and Child, 1525-1535. Creator: Workshop of Gaudenzio Ferrari
Madonna and Child, 1525-1535

Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore. Creator: Gerard Seghers
Feast of the Gods in a Cave near the Sea Shore, unknown date

The reward of virtue, allegory, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
The reward of virtue, allegory, 1680

Fire. Creator: Unknown
Fire, unknown date

Flower decorating putti, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Flower decorating putti, c17th century

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"Putti: The Divine Messengers of Love and Beauty" In the realm of art, they have long been revered as celestial beings symbolizing innocence, love, and beauty. From classical paintings to intricate sculptures, their presence adds a touch of enchantment to various artistic masterpieces. One such iconic portrayal is seen in Alexandre Cabanel's "The Birth of Venus" (1875), where delicate putti surround the goddess emerging from the sea, bestowing her with ethereal grace. These cherubic figures bring an otherworldly charm to this renowned French artwork. Moving on to Amiens Cathedral in France, we encounter the poignant statue known as "The Crying Angel. " With its cherub looking towards the right, it evokes a sense of melancholy and longing for divine intervention amidst human suffering. Italy too has embraced these angelic creatures within its cultural fabric. They adorn Italian wedding cards with their innocent smiles and fluttering wings, blessing couples with eternal love and happiness on their special day. Gustav Naujok's depiction of St. Cecilia (1891) showcases another instance where putti play a significant role. These heavenly messengers accompany the saintly figure while she creates harmonious melodies that resonate through time. In Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "Birth of Venus" (1863), it can present once again—this time surrounding the birth of the goddess herself. Their playful demeanor adds an element of whimsy to this timeless painting. Les Amours des Dieux by François Boucher features Cupid aiming his arrow at unsuspecting lovers—a charming scene brought alive by these mischievous little angels who make love bloom wherever they go. Even Queen Elizabeth I was not immune to their allure; portrayed in old age by an unknown artist around 1610, she is accompanied by putti symbolizing her everlasting legacy as one of England's most influential monarchs.