Antique Miniature Guiseppe Andreoni Italy 1871 Alabastar Relief Plaque featuring a beautiful scene of mischievous Putti or goat hoofed fawn known as Panisci stealing wine whilst Cherubs try to hold them off. A wonderful depiction of good verses bad.

Putti called Panisci were associates of the woodland god, Pan. In Roman mythology, they were believed to blow a conch shell horn that evoked extreme panic enough to terrorize the Gods and overwhelm armies. In fact the word panic is derived from Pan. Putti in art were shown in mischievous play blowing a conch shell. These "little pans" when they blew a conch shell, they created little panics, that were sudden panicky distractions that confuse the mind diverting it from serious business.

In beautiful condition for its age. The frame is also in excellent condition. Lined on the rear with a sheet of The Economist newspaper dated 1882. Ready to hang.

Beautiful miniature size at 13 cm x 9 cm (Plaque) / 23.5 cm x 19.5 cm (Frame).