Putti met sfinxen 1639 - 1706

This anonymous etching, “Putti met sfinxen,” from the 17th century, depicts a frieze with cherubs playfully interacting with sphinxes. The cherubs, known as "putti" in Italian art, are playful and mischievous, and their interaction with the sphinxes, mythical creatures, suggests a playful and lighthearted tone. The piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate details and the skillful rendering of the human form and the mythical creatures, characteristic of the era.