Putti dancing 

Gaspare Diziani created this lively ink drawing of dancing putti, or cherubic children, sometime before his death in 1767. The putto is not merely a decorative figure; it is a potent symbol. These figures are descendants of the ancient Greco-Roman god Eros, or Cupid, symbolizing love and desire. Here, they carry garlands of leaves, evocative of Bacchic revelry and the vitality of nature. We see them frolicking through Renaissance paintings, adorning Baroque ceilings, their forms shifting, yet their essence remains. Like the ancient chorus, the putti embody communal joy and divine presence. They are an expression of life's vital energy, resonating through centuries, always reminding us of the eternal dance of human emotions.