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Putti Pair
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These airborne cherubs probably formed part of the decorations crowning an church altar. One of the putti holds a heart, which would originally have included a flame (now lost). An expression of religious fervor, the burning heart also referenced the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which in Christian imagery symbolized Christ’s love for humanity.
| Artist / Maker | Ferdinand Tietz |
|---|---|
| Date | mid-1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, near Bamberg, 18th century |
| Medium | painted and gilded wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 55.9 x 41.9 x 41.9 cm (22 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Austrian sculptor, baptized 1708, died 1777, active in Germany Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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