Twee putti met toortsen 1686

This etching by Jan van Vianen, dated 1686, depicts two putti, or winged cherubs, holding torches in a landscape setting. The putti are shown in a playful and energetic pose, as they hold aloft their torches, which are emitting flames and smoke. The etching is part of a series of prints that were created for the book "Emblemes d'Amour". This etching exemplifies the Baroque style, evident in the dramatic use of light and shadow, and the detailed rendering of the figures and landscape. "Twee putti met toortsen" is a small yet intricate work that showcases van Vianen's skill as an engraver and his artistic sensibility.