Putto Collection

"Putto: The Cherubic Symbol of Beauty and Mythology" In the realm of art, the putto has been a recurring motif

Madonna and Child, c1918. Artist: Jeanne Labrousse
Madonna and Child, c1918. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

The Birth of Venus, 1875. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
The Birth of Venus, 1875

The Feast of Venus, after 1635. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 217 x 350 cm

St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok
St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

PRIAPIC NOVEL, 1783. Engraved title page to an English priapic novel of 1783

The Savoy, volume I by Aubrey Beardsley
Cover design by Aubrey Beardsley for The Savoy, volume 1, published by Leonard Smithers in 1896. In this version the putto is about to relieve himself on a copy of The Yellow Book

Queen Elizabeth I (1538-1603) in Old Age, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
CRS225667 Queen Elizabeth I (1538-1603) in Old Age, c.1610 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; English, out of copyright

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for the contest of beauty before Paris; from Recueil d estampes d apres les plus beaux tableaux et d apres les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

View of London, c1650, (19th century). Panoramic view of London from the South Bank showing the old St Pauls Cathedral before the Great Fire of London in 1666

Central panel of the Malvagna Triptych, c. 1513-15 (oil on panel)
XIR438806 Central panel of the Malvagna Triptych, c.1513-15 (oil on panel) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Flemish

St. Luke Painting the Virgin, 1602 (oil on panel)
471087 St. Luke Painting the Virgin, 1602 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 270x217 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Deposition, after 1800. Creator: Antonio d Este
Deposition, after 1800. After a model by Antonio Canova

The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60. 1640-60
The Holy Family with the Virgin holding Christ over the cradle, 1640-60

Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966815 Midas, Transmuting all into [Gold] Paper, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Trinity, with the dead Christ at center surrounded by angels, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, 1650-90

The Judgment of Paris, c1635-1638, (1912). Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Judgment of Paris, c1635-1638, (1912). A colour print of Rubens painting, from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Cupid complaining to Venus, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Cupid complaining to Venus, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Lorenzo de Medici and Apollo welcome the muses and virtues to Florence (fresco)
XOT362318 Lorenzo de Medici and Apollo welcome the muses and virtues to Florence (fresco) by Cecco Bravo (Francesco Montelatici) (1607-1661); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Morning, 1805 (etching)
XKH141679 Morning, 1805 (etching) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 72x48 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B. C
MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B.C

ECSTACY OF SAINT THERESA. Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734). Detail

Fountain with the marble group of putti holding the coats of arms of Pisa and the Opera; in the background the leaning tower

Group of putti with a dog. Drawing by Titian preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Gallery of the Uffizi. Florence Uffizi

Profane Love, detail of the painting Sacred and Profane Love; work of Tiziano. Galleria Borghese, Rome Painting Renaissance,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First

Putti dancing. Drawing by Pordenone, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Sacred Love, detail from the painting Sacred and Profane Love; by Titian. Galleria Borghese, Rome Painting Renaissance,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First and Second Millennium A.D

Prophet Isaiah, detail of the face. Fresco by Michelangelo. Sistine Ceiling, Vatican City Mural Painting High Renaissance,Renaissance,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First

Base of the pilaster with a bas-relief representing putti wreath-holders. Work by Matteo de' Pasti, located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatestiano Temple

Bas relief with winged putti playing in the water. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief with winged putti playing with slingshots. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief with winged putti playing while riding on dolphins. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief with winged putti playing in the water and playing musical instruments. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief with winged putti playing and carrying one of them shoulder-high. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief with winged putti playing around a fountain. Work by Agostino di Duccio located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatesta Temple, Rimini

Bas relief of a pilaster with putti and wreaths at the base and Diana on top of a cart. Chapel of the Sacrament or of the Planets. Work by Matteo de' Pasti and Agostino di Duccio

A chapel along one of the two side aisles in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, in Palermo. Palermo Church of Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel Early Renaissance,Renaissance,Renaissance-Baroque

Detail of the sculpted decoration inside the small cloister of Certosa of Pavia. Work by Cristoforo Mantegazza, Francesco Solari and Rinaldo de' Staulis

Frieze and high relief with playing putti, work by Baciccio and del Raggi, in Church of Ges, Rome. Rome Church of Ges Frieze Baroque,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First

Dancing putti. Stucco frieze found in the Church of Ges in Rome Rome Church of Ges Frieze Baroque,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First and Second Millennium A.D

High-relief frieze with playing puttos, work by Baciccio and Raggi, Church of Jesus, Rome. Rome Church of Jesus Frieze Baroque,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First

Detail of the Neo Attic bowl, part of a fountain showing figures of sea divinities, preserved in the National Museum of Rome, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome

High relief depicting a Bacchanal of Cupids, by Duquesnoy, preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery High Relief Baroque,Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods,Europe,First

Detail of a statue depicting the countess, Maria Pereira in the Sepulchre of the same name. Work located in the Church of St. Bernardino, L'Aquila. L'Aquila Church St

Carved initials depicting a bearded man with a turban sitting on a throne, with two winged putti at his side, surrounded by plant decorations

Putto with crossed arms on top of some fuit. Detail of the statue representing the Nile, preserved at the Chiaromonti Museum in the Vatican

Eight putti as allegories of the four seasons, bas-relief by Franois Duquesnoy, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Low Relief

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"Putto: The Cherubic Symbol of Beauty and Mythology" In the realm of art, the putto has been a recurring motif, captivating audiences with its innocent charm and ethereal presence. From classical masterpieces to risqué engravings, this cherubic figure has left an indelible mark on artistic expression. One such iconic portrayal is found in Alexandre Cabanel's "The Birth of Venus" (1875), where a putto hovers above the goddess as she emerges from the sea foam. This celestial being adds an enchanting touch to Botticelli's timeless masterpiece. Similarly, in "The Feast of Venus, " we witness a playful gathering of putti surrounding the Roman goddess herself. Their mischievous smiles hint at their role as Cupid's helpers, spreading love and desire throughout ancient mythology. Moving forward through time, Gustav Naujok presents us with his depiction of St. Cecilia (1891). Here, a putto accompanies the saintly figure while she plays her musical instrument – symbolizing heavenly harmony and divine inspiration. However, not all representations are quite so angelic. In an engraved title page from an English priapic novel (1783), we encounter more provocative imagery featuring lascivious putti engaging in amorous pursuits. Such works pushed societal boundaries and explored themes that were considered scandalous at the time. Aubrey Beardsley's illustrations for "The Savoy" further challenge conventions by depicting whimsical yet erotic scenes involving these mythical beings. These intricate drawings showcase Beardsley's unique style while exploring sensuality through the lens of fantasy. Yet amidst these contrasting portrayals lies George Romney's "Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health. " Painted around 1790 but rediscovered in 1920s Britain, this artwork depicts Emma Hamilton embodying vitality personified by a charming putto accompanying her graceful form. Beyond paintings and engravings, putti have also found their way into architectural ornamentation.