Flora was painted by Pacecco De Rosa in 1647.

Where can I see Flora?

Flora is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Flora?

Flora is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Flora

Pacecco De Rosa , 1647

Flora is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pacecco De Rosa. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Flora, painted in 1647 by the Neapolitan artist Pacecco De Rosa, exemplifies the early Baroque style of Italy. The work is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s collection and portrays a solitary female figure in a tranquil, natural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a young woman standing before a tree, her dark hair crowned with blossoms. She holds a bouquet in her right hand, suggesting an allegorical reference to the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, while the calm water behind her reinforces a mood of peaceful contemplation.

Technique & Style

De Rosa employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using contrasts of light and shadow to give volume to the draped blue dress, the red shawl, and the surrounding foliage. The soft illumination creates depth, guiding the eye toward the woman and the serene landscape beyond.

History & Provenance

Born Giovanni Francesco De Rosa in 1607, the painter worked in Naples until his death in 1656. After its creation, Flora entered the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display as a representative example of his early Baroque output.