Model for an Overdoor Lunette with Putti and Fish for the Amsterdam Town Hall (now Royal Palace) at Dam Square c. 1650 - 1651

This relief sculpture, titled "Model for an Overdoor Lunette with Putti and Fish for the Amsterdam Town Hall (now Royal Palace) at Dam Square," was created by the Flemish artist Artus Quellinus the Elder around 1650-1651. This model, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a preparatory study for a larger sculpture intended for the Amsterdam Town Hall, now known as the Royal Palace. The lunette showcases two putti (cherubs) interacting with fish, a motif often associated with abundance and prosperity, aligning with the aspirations of the city of Amsterdam during this period. The sculpture's delicate details and expressive figures demonstrate Quellinus's skill in capturing both the beauty of human form and the natural world.