Twee putti bij een plant in pot 1675 - 1685

This etching, "Twee putti bij een plant in pot" by Pietro Antonio Cotta, features two cherubic figures, or "putti," interacting with a potted plant. Created between 1675 and 1685, the artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the playful nature of the cherubs as they tend to the greenery. The delicate details of the plant and the cherubs' anatomy suggest a focus on naturalism and the beauty of the human form. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and exemplifies the popularity of putti in Baroque art as symbols of innocence and joy.