Flora Receiving Flowers and Festoon of Flowers by René Boyvin

Flora Receiving Flowers and Festoon of Flowers 1525 - 1600

drawing, print

drawing

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

natural formation

print

swirl

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

tattoo

limited contrast and shading

pen work

natural form

"Flora Receiving Flowers and Festoon of Flowers" is an engraving by French artist René Boyvin, dating from 1525–1600. The piece depicts the Roman goddess Flora reclining on a cloud while receiving flowers from a putto. Below her, a large festoon of flowers cascades down the page. The print's delicate details and intricate floral arrangement showcase Boyvin's skill as a draftsman. The engraving is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.