Three Children with a Tray and Three Goblets c. 1607 - 1614
guidoreni
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, etching
baroque
etching
figuration
genre-painting
Guido Reni’s etching “Three Children with a Tray and Three Goblets” (c. 1607-1614) depicts three cherubic figures carrying a tray with three goblets. The composition is dynamic, with the figures intertwined in a playful and acrobatic manner. This etching showcases Reni’s mastery of line and the depiction of youthful innocence, characteristic of his work. The simple composition and detailed rendering of the figures contribute to the charming and whimsical nature of this print, emphasizing the artist's interest in the study of human anatomy.
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The Italian Baroque painter Guido Reni was celebrated for his depictions of pious Madonnas and saints, and sweet chubby angels and children. In this etching, he represents three naked boys playfully and precariously carrying a tray with three goblets. It seems at any moment one of them might stumble and the glasses will tumble to the floor. While printmaking was a secondary pursuit of the artist, Reni was both prolific—executing over fifty etchings—and extremely influential in the medium. This particular image was widely emulated by artists into the nineteenth century.
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