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Two Putti

Unknown

1500

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

High Renaissance Renaissance Putti

Dominant colour

Two Putti is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a High Renaissance work, depicting Putti, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting depicts two young children, each holding a small bird and a bow and arrow. The child on the left is nude, while the child on the right wears a white tunic. Both children have blonde hair and are standing barefoot. The background of the painting is dark, with some foliage visible behind the children. The overall mood of the painting is one of innocence and playfulness, as the children seem to be engaged in a game or activity together. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the children and their actions.