Embleem met putto met ster 1717 - 1770

"Embleem met putto met ster" (1717-1770) is an etching by Dutch artist Frederik Ottens. The artwork depicts a putto, or winged cherub, standing within a circular frame. The putto holds a staff in one hand and a pitcher in the other, which he pours water from. Two birds fly above the putto, and a star sits atop its head, signifying its celestial nature. This intricate engraving is a fine example of Ottens' skill in depicting allegorical figures with symbolic detail. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers viewers a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch artistry and the use of visual symbolism.