Schoorsteenstuk met putti en kat 1742

This terracotta relief sculpture, titled "Schoorsteenstuk met putti en kat" (Chimney Piece with Putti and Cat), was created by Jan Baptist Xavery in 1742. The piece features three cherubic figures, one of which is playing a pipe and another holding a bundle of reeds. A cat sits perched on a rock, looking up at the cherubs. The highly detailed and expressive work demonstrates Xavery's mastery of terracotta relief sculpture, a popular genre during the Baroque period. The artwork is a testament to the artist's skill and the enduring appeal of cherub imagery in art.