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Star Embellished with Flowers

Johannes Hanias

1650

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Floral

Dominant colour

Star Embellished with Flowers is a 1650 ink by Johannes Hanias, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Johannes Hanias
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white engraving of a star embellished with flowers. The star has eight points, each with a floral pattern. In the center of the star is a flower. Around the star are four small shapes, each with a floral pattern. The engraving is done on laid paper, which gives it a textured look. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and shading in the image. The intricate details and floral patterns in this engraving are reminiscent of the Baroque style. To see more examples of this style, check out the works of artist Hanias, Johannes.