Putti Collection (page 9)

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Her Imperial Majesty the Empress of the French, 1856. Portrait of Empress Eugenie on the occasion of the birth of her son Louis-Napoleon, Prince Imperial

The Glorification of Saint Dominic, 1710-1785. Creators: Francesco Solimena, Unknown
The Glorification of Saint Dominic, 1710-1785. Copy after Francesco Solimena

Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), 1760-1790. Creator: Benjamin Samuel Bolomey
Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), 1760-1790. Wife of Prince Willem V, in the Temple of the Arts

Venus and Mars, 1604. Creator: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
Venus and Mars, 1604

Still Life with Fruit, 1721. Creator: Coenraet Roepel
Still Life with Fruit, 1721. Other Title(s): Still Life with Fruit

Frederick Henry, his Consort Amalia of Solms, and their Three Youngest Daughters, c.1647. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Frederick Henry, his Consort Amalia of Solms, and their Three Youngest Daughters, c.1647. Other Title(s): Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm (1620-88), Elector of Brandenburg, and his Wife Louise Henri... 1647
Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm (1620-88), Elector of Brandenburg, and his Wife Louise Henriette (1627-67), Countess of Orange-Nassau, 1647

Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and his Wife Mary Stuart (1631-1660), 1647

Les Voeux acceptees, probably c. 1777/1783. Creator: Nicolas Delaunay
Les Voeux acceptees, probably c. 1777/1783

Frontispiece, 1647. Creator: Michel Dorigny
Frontispiece, 1647

Allons pour année papa mars... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons pour annee papa mars... 19th century

Homage to Pomona, 1734. Creator: Hendrik Carree
Homage to Pomona, 1734

The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1675-c.1699

Putti Playing, 1700-1720. Creator: Hendrik van Limborch
Putti Playing, 1700-1720

Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Other Title(s): Mars and Venus

Diana Offered Wine and Fruit by Bacchus and his Retinue, c.1617-1625. Creator: Hendrick van Balen
Diana Offered Wine and Fruit by Bacchus and his Retinue, c.1617-1625

Study for Figure of Fame. Creator: Biagio Pupini
Study for Figure of Fame

Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below, c. 1602. Creator: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
Ceiling Studies of a Prophet and a Putto Seen from Below, c. 1602

Rococo Fountain with Lovers and the Four Elements. Creator: Johann Esaias Nilson
Rococo Fountain with Lovers and the Four Elements

Stairway to Heaven, 1686-1700. Creator: Unknown
Stairway to Heaven, 1686-1700

Union d'Amore (Venus on a carriage, drawn by putti), c. 1800. Creator: Maestri, Michelangelo (c. 1779-1812)
Union d'Amore (Venus on a carriage, drawn by putti), c. 1800. Private Collection

The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St. John and two angels, 1552. Creator: Melchior Lorck
The Virgin Mary and Child, the Infant St. John and two angels, 1552

Hippolyte lardé par Cupidon, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Hippolyte larde par Cupidon, 19th century. Ancient History - Hippolyte Larde by Cupid

Mrs. John Williams at St. Cecilia; after Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A. 1891. Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Mrs. John Williams at St. Cecilia; after Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Le triomphe du paganisme, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le triomphe du paganisme, 19th century. The Triumph of Paganism. Dead or dying man (the Pope?), wearing hat labelled The Religious Universe

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Picturae Chalcographicae Historiam Veteris et Novi Testamenti, 1758. Creator: Philipp Andreas Kilian
Picturae Chalcographicae Historiam Veteris et Novi Testamenti, 1758

Virgin and Child with the Saints Catherine and Barbara;The Mystic Marriage of Saint... 1510-1512
Virgin and Child with the Saints Catherine and Barbara;The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 1510-1512

Melancholy, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Melancholy, 1532

Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845

Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Young man steering a boat through rocky seas, flanked by an angel and a devil

Infancy. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Infancy. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-1845. Mother with child, paddling a boat along the river of life. Angel and devil sleeping on the prow

Ornament Panel with Orpheus and the Judgment of Paris, c. 1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Ornament Panel with Orpheus and the Judgment of Paris, c. 1507

Title Page: Large Pendant, 1593. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Title Page: Large Pendant, 1593

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 15e arrondissement : Allégorie... 1884
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 15e arrondissement : Allegorie de la Ville de Paris (plafond), 1884. Triumph of the city of Paris, Apollo

Esquisse pour la mairie du 4ème arrondissement : Le jour, 1884. Creator: Leon Francois Comerre
Esquisse pour la mairie du 4eme arrondissement : Le jour, 1884. Allegorical figure: Day

Sketch for the town hall at Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : Honeymoon, 1883. Creator: Paul Milliet
Sketch for the town hall at Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : Honeymoon, 1883

Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : les Vertus opposées au Vice (Jeunesse... 1883)
Esquisse pour la mairie de Saint-Maur-des-Fosses : les Vertus opposees au Vice (Jeunesse. Age d'or), 1883. Moral allegories: Virtues and Vices

Bacchanal, 1770. Creator: Jacob Wilhelm Mechau
Bacchanal, 1770

Emblem with Hope, Tribulation, Envy, and Tolerance, 1529. Creator: Master I. B
Emblem with Hope, Tribulation, Envy, and Tolerance, 1529

Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent...) [pl. 15], published 1752
Ambassades envoyees des extremites de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15], published 1752

Renouvellement d'Alliance avec les Suisses 1663 (Renewal of Alliance...) [pl. 18], published 1752
Renouvellement d'Alliance avec les Suisses 1663 (Renewal of Alliance with the Swiss 1663) [pl. 18], published 1752

La Prééminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance... [pl. 17], pub.1752)
La Preeminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance of France Recognized by Spain 1662) [pl. 17], published 1752

Le concert mecanique, 1769. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le concert mecanique, 1769

Esquisse pour l'église de la Trinité : Le Bon pasteur, 1870. Creator: Romain Cazes
Esquisse pour l'eglise de la Trinite : Le Bon pasteur, 1870. The Good Shepherd

Le concert mecanique, 1769. Creators: Joseph de Longueil, Charles Eisen
Le concert mecanique, 1769

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet : La Vierge Triomphante, 1857
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet : La Vierge Triomphante, 1857. T

Esquisse pour l'église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Consécration de sainte Geneviève par... 1830
Esquisse pour l'eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lorette : Consecration de sainte Genevieve par saint Germain, eveque d'Auxerre, 1830

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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.