Flora 1588

giuseppearcimboldo

Private Collection

painting, oil-paint

portrait

allegories

self-portrait

allegory

symbol

painting

oil-paint

flower

mannerism

portrait head and shoulder

plant

"Flora" is an oil painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo from 1588. It is a famous example of Arcimboldo's composite portrait style, in which he created figures entirely out of natural elements. In this case, the figure is composed of a variety of flowers and leaves, which are rendered with great detail and realism. The piece is considered a masterwork of Mannerist art and is a prime example of Arcimboldo's artistic creativity and technical skill. It is currently in a private collection.