Fernanda Palvarini - The Putti

The putto, or winged child, is one of the most recurring and widespread iconographic motifs throughout the history of Western art. It derives directly from Greek and Roman antiquity and originated as a representation of Eros/Cupid, the god of love, or, more generally, as a cupid. Precisely because of its connection to classical culture, the figure of the putto was systematically revived in the humanist 15th century. It was Donatello who first used the putto as a decorative motif in his famous Cantorie, inspired by the model of ancient sarcophagi. Subsequently, especially from the 16th century onwards, the figure of the putto became an active part of major religious scenes, undergoing a transposition from classical mythology to the Christian religion and taking on the role of an angel with childlike features. In the 17th century, it was a very popular iconographic motif, especially in the Baroque period, sometimes through the representation of just the head with wings.

The style of painter Fernanda Palvarini is distinguished by an excellent drawing technique. As we can see in all her works, the most salient aspect of the representation is its truthfulness. First and foremost, the flowers, the absolute protagonists of this painter's work, are depicted in every detail and perfectly characterized in terms of volume and color. The play of light and shadow is also remarkable, further enlivening her paintings and heightening their realism. This work is part of a series of ovals painted on wood in which the subject of flowers is juxtaposed with other genre subjects, such as flying putti.

Fernanda Palvarini is an artist originally from Brescia. She has exhibited her work in numerous important exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. Among the many, she has held exhibitions at Orzinuovi Castle, the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, in Dallas, New York, Lugano, Zurich, and at the Casinos of Sanremo and Monte Carlo. In 2004, she received the Oscar for "Painting in the World Award" in Santo Domingo. Her work has been reviewed by critic Vittorio Sgarbi, who called her "an heir to French Expressionism." In 2007, she received honorary citizenship of the city of Ragusa. In 2013, she donated one of her paintings to Pope Francis.

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