Amoriineja
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows three chubby, naked boys—called putti—playing in a wooded area. One holds a metal cup, another leans on a pot, and the third rests his head on a cloth. A small white dog lies nearby, looking up at them. The background has trees, a distant building, and a soft blue sky. The boys have soft, rounded faces and wings tucked behind them. The artist used smooth colors and gentle shadows to make their skin look real. Next, look up putti to see why these winged boys show up in so much old art.
