Two seated angels, facing left, reading from a song book, from The Angels' Concert 1583 - 1700

Cherubino Alberti etched these two seated angels, facing left, reading from a song book. The putti, winged cherubs, are prominent symbols in Renaissance art, often representing divine love. Here, they study music, an art form considered celestial. Think of how these cherubs, derived from pagan Cupid figures, evolved into symbols of Christian love and innocence. Now, consider their presence in Botticelli's "Mystic Nativity," where angels dance, or Raphael's cherubs at the base of the "Sistine Madonna." They reflect a deep longing to bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine. The cherubs' concentrated expressions connect to our primal human desire for harmony and transcendence. This image is not merely a decorative piece but a powerful emblem of cultural memory, echoing through centuries, reminding us of humanity's continuous search for spiritual harmony.