Garland with Flora 1668 - 1695

Carel de Vogelaer's "Garland with Flora" is a 17th century Dutch painting. Created between 1668 and 1695, it is a vibrant oil on canvas artwork featuring a circular garland of flowers, encircling a central figure of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. The painting is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark, and exemplifies the Dutch Baroque style of floral still life, known for its meticulous detail and symbolic significance. The artwork, measuring 57.5 cm in height and 44.5 cm in width, is a testament to the beauty and fragility of nature.