Putti een aap bespottend c. 1530 - 1655

"Putti een aap bespottend" (Putti Mocking an Ape), a 16th-century engraving by the anonymous artist known as the Master of the Dice, showcases the playful nature of Renaissance art. Two cherubs, or putti, are depicted mocking a monkey, who is holding a child in its arms. The monkey is seated on a leafy and fruit-laden platform, creating a whimsical and humorous scene. The detailed engraving, with its intricate foliage and the cherubs' mischievous expressions, highlights the master's skill in capturing both movement and emotion. This artwork is an example of the playful side of Renaissance art, a time when artists explored themes of nature, mythology, and the human condition.