Winged Putto Collection

The Saone, in the Bassin du Midi (bronze)
XIR169489 The Saone, in the Bassin du Midi (bronze) by Tuby, Jean Baptiste I (1635-1700); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: La Saone is a river in France; ); French, out of copyright

Bacchanalia (oil on canvas)
GG139323 Bacchanalia (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 101.6x152.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Group of Flora (see also 252766) (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR252765 Group of Flora (see also 252766) (bronze) (b/w photo) by Tuby, Jean Baptiste I (1635-1700); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: goddess of flowers and Spring; ); French

Border of an Illuminated Manuscript surrounding a drawing after Raphael
BON51021 Border of an Illuminated Manuscript surrounding a drawing after Raphaels The Holy family under the Oak (attributed to Clovio), (pencil on paper) by Clovio

The Saone River from the Parterre d Eau in the gardens
XIR252764 The Saone River from the Parterre d Eau in the gardens, 1685 (see also 189433 and 252763) (bronze) (b/w photo) by Tuby, Jean Baptiste I (1635-1700); ChAteau de Versailles

Design Vessel Two Tritons Blowing Horns Winged Putto
Artokoloro

Design Sword Dagger Handle Putto-Head Lion -Head Masks
Artokoloro

Winged female figure draped carrying staff striding
Artokoloro

River God Po reclining rocky bank winged putto
Artokoloro

Seated woman holding tablet compass allegory
Artokoloro

Frieze Design Acanthus Scrolls Hybrid Creatures
Artokoloro

Seated Woman Winged Putto 1696-1770 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Offerings to the Infant Saviour, from The History and Life of Our Blessed Lord
KW134075 Offerings to the Infant Saviour, from The History and Life of Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by Reverend J. Milner, published by B

Mars Introduced by Minerva to Occasion, accompanied by Ceres, after a painting by
XYC150260 Mars Introduced by Minerva to Occasion, accompanied by Ceres, after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (bodycolour and gum on vellum wrapped around panel) by Lens

Eugenics caricature, 1913 C016 / 8826
Eugenics caricature. Cover illustration for Puck magazine caricaturing the subject of eugenics, originally developed by Francis Galton in the 1880s

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"The Winged Putto: A Symbolic Presence in Art and Design" The Saone, in the Bassin du Midi (bronze), Portrait of Catherine Howard, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (engraving), Bacchanalia (oil on canvas), Group of Flora (see also 252766) (bronze) (b / w photo), Border of an Illuminated Manuscript surrounding a drawing after Raphael, The Saone River from the Parterre d Eau in the gardens, Design Vessel Two Tritons Blowing Horns Winged Putto, Design Sword Dagger Handle Putto-Head Lion -Head Masks, Winged female figure draped carrying staff striding, River God Po reclining rocky bank winged putto, Seated woman holding tablet compass allegory, Frieze Design Acanthus Scrolls Hybrid Creatures. In the realm of art and design lies a captivating symbol that has transcended time and mediums - the winged putto. From bronze sculptures adorning The Saone in the Bassin du Midi to delicate engravings like Portrait of Catherine Howard by Jacobus Houbraken; from vibrant oil paintings depicting Bacchanalia to monochromatic photographs capturing Group of Flora; this cherubic figure with wings has left its mark across various artistic expressions. One can find this enchanting creature gracing illuminated manuscripts as seen in the intricate borders surrounding drawings inspired by Raphael's masterpieces. Its presence is felt even along riverbanks such as The Saone River from the Parterre d'Eau gardens or alongside tritons blowing horns on beautifully designed vessels. Whether it takes form as a handle for swords and daggers adorned with lion-head masks or appears as a winged female figure draped gracefully while carrying a staff; each representation showcases its versatility and symbolism.