Stoeiende putti 1618 - 1655

This etching, "Stoeiende putti," by Dutch artist Cornelis Schut depicts two cherubs playfully tumbling amongst a backdrop of foliage. Executed sometime between 1618 and 1655, the work is a masterful example of the Baroque style, showcasing the dynamic composition and expressive linework characteristic of the era. The piece is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and despite its small size, it captures the lively energy and whimsy of putti, a popular motif in Renaissance and Baroque art.