Zwei Putten mit Fischschwänzen 

Gaspare Diziani rendered these two putti with fish tails in ink, capturing them in a moment of playful exuberance. These figures, hybrids of human and aquatic forms, are not mere whimsical fancies; they carry the weight of cultural memory. These putti, or cherubic figures, evoke the ancient motif of the sea god, a symbol that transcends time. Their fish tails, reminiscent of ancient depictions of sea deities, connect us to a lineage of mythic beings. This visual echo resonates deeply, tapping into primal associations with the life-giving and sometimes destructive power of the sea. Consider the tale of Cupid riding a dolphin. This ancient image resurfaces throughout history, undergoing subtle transformations, yet retaining its core association with love and transformation. Such images speak to our collective subconscious, conjuring primal emotions and desires. Like ripples in water, these motifs spread through time, carrying the emotional residue of past ages. They represent the cyclical nature of artistic expression.