Cartouche with a Putto 1580 - 1651

Giovanni Domenico Capellino’s "Cartouche with a Putto" (1580-1651) is a delicate pen and ink drawing featuring a cherubic figure, or putto, standing within a decorative cartouche, a stylized architectural element commonly used in Renaissance and Baroque art. The cartouche is adorned with intricate scrolls and a winged head at the top, adding an element of whimsy to the composition. The putto is depicted as plump and cherubic with a mischievous expression, holding a loose garment with both hands, perhaps suggesting an act of playfulness. The artwork is currently on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.