Vallende putti 1610

"Vallende putti" (Falling Putti) is an etching created in 1610 by Hendrick Hondius I, a prominent Dutch engraver. This artwork depicts three cherubs, or putti, tumbling through the air, surrounded by swirling ribbons and a banner with text. Hondius's masterful use of line and detail creates a sense of motion and dynamism, highlighting the playful energy of the falling cherubs. The work is a fine example of the Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic composition and expressive use of light and shadow. This print is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.