Flora Farnese, van voren gezien 1604 - 1665

"Flora Farnese, van voren gezien" is a drawing by Nicolas Poussin, dating from 1604 to 1665, which is now located in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing is a study of the Roman marble statue of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, which was discovered in the Farnese gardens in Rome, and is now in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. It depicts the goddess in a flowing robe, holding a flower in her right hand. The drawing showcases Poussin's masterful use of line and shading to depict the figure, capturing the classical beauty of the statue with great accuracy and detail. The study is a testament to Poussin's interest in classical art and his skill as a draftsman.