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Flower Garland with John the Baptist, by Unknown, 1653

Flower Garland with John the Baptist

Unknown

1653

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Flower Garland with John the Baptist is a 1653 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1653
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a dark background filled with white flowers and green leaves. In the center, a small statue of a person sits inside a round, shallow dish. The statue looks like it’s made of smooth stone or metal, with a simple, calm pose. The flowers are arranged in a wild, natural way, almost like they’re spilling over the dish. The contrast between the dark background and the bright flowers makes the statue stand out. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for dramatic effect.

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