Flora (1712-1716) — Sebastiano Ricci
Flora (1712-1716) is an artwork by Sebastiano Ricci. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Flora (1712-1716)
- Artist
- Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, 1659-1734)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Flora is the Roman goddess of flowers. Classical stories associate her with Chloris and Zephyrus, the west wind, joining flowers, gentle winds, and the renewal of spring.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Flora (1712-1716)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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