Putti with a Medallion 1740 - 1778

This oval oil painting, “Putti with a Medallion”, created between 1740 and 1778 by Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen, depicts four cherubs, or putti, surrounding a central medallion. Eisen, a French artist known for his decorative designs and illustrations, captures the cherubs in playful poses amidst a celestial backdrop. The central medallion features a figure holding a laurel branch, symbolizing victory or triumph, a theme often explored in Baroque art. The cherubic figures, a recurring motif in art history, add a sense of whimsy and charm to the composition. The painting is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.