Putti Collection

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

France - Amiens - The Cathedral - The Crying Angel Statue Date: circa 1910

Cherub Looking to Right
cherub looking to the right

Italian Wedding Card
Dancing cherubs on a good luck card, looking forward to the couples silver, gold and diamond anniversaries!

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]

Birth of Venus, 1863 (oil on canvas)
XIR21565 Birth of Venus, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 130x225 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

H : Angelot with a green veil - the upper-case surrounded by forget-me-not flowers - Alphabet of cherubs
DUV4224832 H : Angelot with a green veil - the upper-case surrounded by forget-me-not flowers - Alphabet of cherubs, 1905 (postcard) by French School

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Cupids Target, from Les Amours des Dieux, 1758 (oil on canvas)
XIR214836 Cupids Target, from Les Amours des Dieux, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 268x167 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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

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

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

Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)

The Birth of Venus, 1846
BAL82747 The Birth of Venus, 1846 by Steinbruck, Eduard (1802-82); 213.4x162. cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

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 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)

Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas)
XOS744781 Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 124.5 x 105.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1640-42 (oil on panel)
BAL35651 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1640-42 (oil on panel) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 100x100 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas)
XIR26908 The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 182x213 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Courtly Women Listen To Music In An Orchard. After Section Of A Fresco Called Triumph Of Death In The Camposanto
UIG5420259 Courtly Women Listen To Music In An Orchard. After Section Of A Fresco Called Triumph Of Death In The Camposanto Monumentale By Buonamico Di Martino,Also Known As Buonamico Buffalmacco

Cupid deposits his banner in the temple of Minerva
5893191 Cupid deposits his banner in the temple of Minerva.; (add.info.: Cupid deposits his banner in the temple of Minerva)

Cupid hits the centre of the target
5893188 Cupid hits the centre of the target.; (add.info.: Cupid hits the centre of the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess)

Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer
5893182 Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer.; (add.info.: Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer)

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword
5893180 Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword.; (add.info.: Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword)

Minton pate-sur-pate plaque by Leon Solon with cherubs on ladders fixing billposters headed 'Notice
BON39206 Minton pate-sur-pate plaque by Leon Solon with cherubs on ladders fixing billposters headed 'Notice, Reward and Wanted', c.1870; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Velvet, from the Matheun et Bouvard Factory, Lyons, 1868 (silk, velvet, cut and solid pile)
BOO74318 Velvet, from the Matheun et Bouvard Factory, Lyons, 1868 (silk, velvet, cut and solid pile); 150x74 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

E : fleurs d'eglantine - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224739 E : fleurs d'eglantine - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

Plaque showing the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4689171 Plaque showing the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

St Margaret of Antioch (Greek - St Marina) 3rd century virgin martyr, standing on Devil in form of dragon
535079 St Margaret of Antioch (Greek - St Marina) 3rd century virgin martyr, standing on Devil in form of dragon. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti) with metal percussion sticks
BEN5463623 Musician Angels. Two children (Putto - Putti) with metal percussion sticks. Bas relief (Bas-relief) made by Agostino di Duccio, around 1450

Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column
5893190 Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column.; (add.info.: Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column. Exercising his drum, having placed his banner in safety)

Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art (oil on canvas)
7062399 Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Mother Mary and Jesus, 19th century, iranian art, oil on canvas)

Plaque depicting Diana visiting Endymion. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689142 Plaque depicting Diana visiting Endymion. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood

Jospeh Priestley, one of discoverers of oxygen, 1791 (engraving)
539749 Jospeh Priestley, one of discoverers of oxygen, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister

Roman Art: Auras sleeping on the arms of Hercules (Heracles). Sculpture on marble. 1st century (marble)
AIS5364457 Roman Art: Auras sleeping on the arms of Hercules (Heracles). Sculpture on marble. 1st century (marble); (add.info.: Madrid, National Museum of Archaeology.); © Iberfoto.

Interior, tribune organ, organ and sideboard were transformed in 1821, detail: wooden cherub, playing bugle
7242438 Interior, tribune organ, organ and sideboard were transformed in 1821, detail: wooden cherub, playing bugle; Collegiale Notre-Dame-de-la-Crypte, Cassel, Hauts-de-France

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666124 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Cupid presenting the colours before the King
5893189 Cupid presenting the colours before the King.; (add.info.: Cupid presenting the colours before the King. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by)

Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with
5893183 Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with the; (add.info.: Cupid relinquishes his bow and arrows and deposits them with the British standard)

F : fleurs de lilas - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224738 F : fleurs de lilas - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

G : fleurs de giroflee -Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224735 G : fleurs de giroflee -Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

H : fleurs de pommier - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224729 H : fleurs de pommier - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

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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.