The figures, known as Cupids (Amoretti or putti), originate in Greco-Roman mythology as minor deities representing carnal love, being attendants or sons of Venus/Aphrodite. In a theological context, these figures can represent Amore Divino (Divine Love) or celestial passion, contrasting sharply with their pagan roots in earthly desire. Hladík's use of them continues the Renaissance and Baroque tradition of blending classical allegory with an atmosphere of elevated, sometimes spiritual, emotion.
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