Artwork
Wreath of flowers with Jesus and the infant John
Wreath of flowers with Jesus and the infant John is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Wreath of flowers with Jesus and the infant John is a painting created around 1550 by a 15th-century artist. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two naked boys, likely Jesus and the infant John the Baptist, within a dark rectangular frame, surrounded by a vibrant floral wreath. The boys appear to be engaged in an intimate moment, referencing a biblical narrative.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a striking contrast between the dark, contained scene and the exuberant, colorful flowers that surround it. The flowers are rendered with remarkable detail and realism, drawing the viewer's attention to the ornate border.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
