Twee putti met een guirlande van fruit en het wapen van kardinaal Jules Mazarin 1639 - 1643

"Twee putti met een guirlande van fruit en het wapen van kardinaal Jules Mazarin" is a detailed etching by Claude Mellan, created between 1639 and 1643. This small-scale artwork features two cherubs holding a garland of fruit and a ribbon draped over the coat of arms of Cardinal Jules Mazarin. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Mellan's mastery of linework and precise detail, showcasing the elegance and grandeur of Baroque art. The image is a fine example of a "putto", a representation of a cherub, a popular motif in the Renaissance and Baroque art periods. The garland of fruits evokes themes of abundance and prosperity, and the detailed coat of arms symbolizes the cardinal's power and authority.