Twee putti en een vaas met rozen 1608 - 1688

"Twee putti en een vaas met rozen" (Two Putti and a Vase with Roses) is an etching created by Claude Mellan between 1608 and 1688. This small yet detailed artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mellan's mastery of line work. The etching depicts two cherubs flanking a vase filled with roses, a common motif in 17th-century European art. The delicate lines and intricate details highlight the beauty of the floral arrangement and the cherubs' playful poses. The work is a fine example of Mellan's style, known for its precise and highly detailed etchings.