Engelen die een wapenschild kronen 1745 - 1765

Lorenzo Lorenzi etched these angels crowning a coat of arms, sometime between 1750 and 1780. Notice the putti, chubby winged infants, their presence harking back to the Eros figures of classical antiquity, and their transformation through the Christian cherubs and angels, spirits embodying divine love and protection. These figures gather around a heraldic shield, adorning it with a crown, a symbol of authority and sovereignty. The image vibrates with a sense of upward movement, all the figures floating amidst the clouds, elevating the status of the family represented by the shield. The gesture of crowning, seen here, echoes through history, think about the crowning of monarchs, but also the crowning of the Virgin Mary, a potent symbol of power and divine favor. Observe how these motifs persist, a testament to their enduring power to evoke awe, reverence, and a longing for connection to something greater than ourselves.