The artwork, titled “Putti dalla Cappella Grimaldi in S. Francesco di Castelletto,” was created by the artist Giambologna around the year 1590. It belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement and falls under the genre of sculpture.
This masterful sculpture depicts a cherubic, winged child, known as a putto. The putto is rendered with remarkable detail, emphasizing the softness and innocence characteristic of young children, yet imbued with a sense of divine ethereality through the inclusion of wings. The child-like figure appears to be in a relaxed, almost playful pose, with one hand extended outward in a gesture that could be interpreted as a beckon or offering. The sculpture exudes a lifelike quality, capturing the tender, smooth curvature of the putto’s limbs, the natural fall of the draped cloth beneath, and the gentle inclinations of the facial features, despite the partial obscuration in shadow. The work reflects Giambologna’s refined craftsmanship and the intricate, elongated elegance typical of the Mannerist style.
