Putto met een lange stok 1751 - 1816

Reinier Vinkeles made this print of a putto with a long stick. The artist, who lived from 1741 to 1816, worked in etching, a printmaking process where lines are incised into a metal plate with acid, allowing for highly detailed imagery. Here the monochrome texture and linear precision of the etching highlight the smooth skin and airy wings of the cherubic figure. The material qualities of the print – its flatness and reproducibility – stand in contrast to the cherub's rounded, three-dimensional form, creating a sense of otherworldly lightness. This print shows the artist’s technical skill, as etching demands both precision and control to achieve the desired effects. Ultimately, Vinkeles's work reveals the potential of printmaking to transform and elevate even the most traditional subject matter. It reminds us that even in seemingly conventional art, material and process play a crucial role in shaping meaning and experience.