Wreath of flowers with Jesus and the infant John
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows two small, naked boys sitting inside a dark, rectangular frame. One holds a bunch of greenery while the other leans in close. Around them, a thick border of bright flowers—tulips, roses, lilies—spills over in bold colors. The boys look like they’re part of a story, but the flowers are the real show. Each one is painted with sharp details, almost like they’re real stems. If you like this mix of figures and flowers, check out chiaroscuro.
