Who painted The Origin of the Red Rose?

The Origin of the Red Rose was painted by Carlo Maratta in 1688.

Where can I see The Origin of the Red Rose?

The Origin of the Red Rose is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Origin of the Red Rose?

The Origin of the Red Rose is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

The Origin of the Red Rose

Carlo Maratta , 1688

The Origin of the Red Rose is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Carlo Maratta. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Origin of the Red Rose is an oil painting created by Carlo Maratta in 1688. It is a representative work of the early Italian Baroque style, showcasing the artist's classicizing tendencies.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a mythological or allegorical scene featuring a nude woman on a rock, surrounded by flowers, birds, and a landscape. The central figure's pose and the surrounding elements convey a narrative related to the emergence of the red rose.

Technique & Style

Maratta's use of oil paint and chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the central figure. The composition is characterized by a balance of naturalistic detail and idealized form, reflecting the artist's classicizing style.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst. Created for an unknown patron, it exemplifies Maratta's work for prominent clients, including popes, during his active period in Rome in the late 17th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carlo Maratta

Carlo Maratta or Maratti (18 May 1625 – 15 December 1713) was an Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, active principally in Rome where he was the leading painter in the second half of the 17th century.