Putto With Hunting Trophy 1519

"Putto With Hunting Trophy" is a painting by Italian artist Correggio, completed in 1519. The artwork features a cherubic figure, known as a putto, holding the severed head of a deer with its antlers. This putto is positioned on a white dog and surrounded by a verdant wreath. Correggio, renowned for his masterful use of sfumato, a technique that creates soft, hazy transitions, captures the cherub's youthful innocence and the ethereal quality of the scene. The painting likely reflects the artist's fascination with classical mythology and the beauty of nature, which were prominent themes in his works.