Every time I go to Florence I like to drop in to the Palazzo Vecchio to see the little cherub in the courtyard at the entrance.
He has been under cover recently while he was cleaned. I was happy to see him sparkling clean and out on show again on my last visit.
Putto with Dolphin was created by Andrea del Verrocchio in about 1470. The water flowing from the dolphin’s mouth comes through pipes from the Boboli Gardens.
The statue was designed to look good from any angle…and it does.
He has the cutest little bottom.
This boy with a dolphin is a copy. The original is on display on the second floor.
Unfortunately it seems a bird left a message on the little cherub. No doubt someone will climb up and wipe it off soon.
It is free to go into the first courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio and I suggest you do…it is gorgeous.
Oh, yes! I do love that one as well! It is delightful.
By: Mulino Dominillo on August 4, 2016
at 6:43 am
He is such a happy little fellow. He always brings a smile to my face.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 9:17 am
He’s an irresistible cutie!
By: Yvonne on August 4, 2016
at 6:44 am
I haven’t seen the original, but I will on my next trip.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 9:17 am
How adorable and cute is your cupid – even with the dollop of poo – but I am sure that will get rained off .
By: Dianne CANT on August 4, 2016
at 8:56 am
He is undercover so someone will have to wipe it off…I hope they do.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 9:18 am
I love how you refer to it as a message from the bird
By: Geoff with a G on August 4, 2016
at 11:32 am
The poor little cherub needs a baby wipe.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 1:14 pm
Yve reminded me ho which I love that place. Hope to return in January.
By: lorellaandherumbrella on August 4, 2016
at 12:08 pm
I love it too. I will be back in September.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 1:14 pm
Heheh, that bird dropping makes him look quite comical, poor thing!
By: Suvi on August 4, 2016
at 12:27 pm
Poor little cherub.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 4, 2016
at 1:15 pm
The Palazzo Vecchio is exquisite! I love that the ground floor is open to the public. I can’t resist popping in multiple times when I’m in Florence. Thanks for the sweet post.
By: Stacy di Anna on August 4, 2016
at 1:43 pm
Spent a magic few hours here on my last trip.
By: Sandra Robbins on August 5, 2016
at 12:56 am
Love the chubby little cherub cheeks! He is adorable…
By: timelessitaly on August 6, 2016
at 4:03 pm
I will be in Florence on a solo backpacking trip in a couple months! I will definitely be looking for the little cherub now!
By: A Traveling Bond on August 7, 2016
at 3:33 am
You have such a keen eye … and capture it well.
By: aFrankAngle on August 8, 2016
at 2:07 am
What a beautiful statue Debra!
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By: Dolphin Churb – divyanshspacetech on August 10, 2016
at 8:45 am
So beautiful!
By: jenniferrecipes on August 21, 2016
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