Bas-reliëf met putti 1636 - 1647

This black and white engraving, titled "Bas-reliëf met putti," depicts a scene with cherubs, or putti, engaged in various playful activities. Created between 1636 and 1647 by Pieter de Bailliu, a Dutch sculptor and draftsman, the piece showcases the artist's skill in rendering intricate details of the cherubic figures and the surrounding classical-inspired architecture. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring popularity of the cherub motif in art and its association with innocence, joy, and the divine. The composition and visual elements of this bas-relief are characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art, demonstrating the flourishing of artistic talent during this period.