Putto
1734 - 1801
Medium
paper
Dimensions
42; 84
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
### Putto by Jacobus Buys Nestled in the whimsical world of 18th Dutch art, *Putto* by Jacobus Buys captures the charm of a cherubic figure—a "putto," the plump, winged child emblematic of joy and playfulness in European painting from the Renaissance to the Rococo era. Created during Buys's active years (1734–1801), this intimate work reflects the period's delight in delicate, lively sketches that adorned private collections and albums, blending classical motifs with the era's lighter, more decorative spirit. Executed on paper and measuring a petite 42 mm high by 84 mm wide, the piece showca...
About the Artist
Jacobus Buys · 1724–1801
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