Jacob De Wit (amsterdam, 1695–1754), Pair Of Cupids With A Flower Garland

Jacob De Wit (Amsterdam, 1695–1754) attributed to / workshop
Pair of cherubs with a garland of flowers

Oil on canvas (91 x 103 cm. – Framed 104 x 115 cm.)
Provenance: Christie’s (London, Old Master Painting, Dec. 12,1996) lot 82

This magnificent composition depicts two cherubs holding up a garland of flowers, set against an elegant architectural backdrop featuring bas-reliefs and masks, presumably the top of a fountain.
One of the two cherubs playfully holds up a section of the garland with his hands, while turning his head toward the viewer; the second cherub, however, must have clumsily broken the string holding up his end of the garland, and sits sulking with a torch and a single tear rolling down his chubby cheek.
Given its stylistic characteristics and compositional style, the work can be attributed to the Flemish artist Jacob de Wit (Amsterdam, 1695–1754) or to an artist from his workshop, with his typical triumphant and opulent style, which ..... (full details available directly on our website LINK)

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