Dancing Amorini with Bacchic symbols 1785 - 1815

This small cameo, created by the Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Santarelli between 1785 and 1815, depicts two amorini, or winged cupids, in a lively dance. The amorini are carved in white onyx against a black background and are framed by a gold border, with a rope-like design. The cameo is a testament to Santarelli's skill as a gem carver and reflects the enduring popularity of the amorini motif in art. "Dancing Amorini with Bacchic symbols" is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.