A winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God, typically represented in art as a chubby, healthy-looking child with wings.
The painting depicted a cherub hovering above the scene, adding a divine touch to the artwork.
A beautiful or innocent-looking child.
The little girl, with her curly hair and rosy cheeks, looked like a cherub as she played in the garden.
A member of the second order of angels in the traditional Christian angelic hierarchy, ranking below seraphim.
According to medieval theologians, each cherub is endowed with perfect knowledge of divine mysteries.