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Three Cupids Playing Instruments, by Dirk van der Aa, oil, 1775

Three Cupids Playing Instruments

Dirk van der Aa

1775

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Three Cupids Playing Instruments is a 1775 oil by Dirk van der Aa, a Rococo painting work, depicting Putti, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Dirk van der Aa
When & what style?
1775 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts three cherubs, or putti, playing musical instruments. The cherub in the foreground is playing a flute, while the one in the background is playing a violin. The third cherub is playing a harp. The cherubs are surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, and the background is a soft, creamy color. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of joy and music. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the cherubs' facial expressions and the instruments they play suggest a high level of skill and craftsmanship. You might also enjoy the work of artist Dirk van der Aa.

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