Spelende putti c. 1530 - 1560

"Spelende putti", meaning "playing putti," is an engraving by the anonymous artist known as the Master of the Dice, dating from c. 1530 - 1560. The print depicts a group of six cherubic figures, or putti, engaging in playful activities amongst a verdant, wooded backdrop. The delicate and detailed lines of the engraving create a sense of lightheartedness and joy. This artwork is representative of the Northern Renaissance interest in classical subjects and themes, highlighting the cherubic figures as symbols of innocence and purity.