Who created "Flora and Zephyr"?

Flora and Zephyr was created by Jacob de Wit in 1743.

What medium is "Flora and Zephyr"?

Flora and Zephyr is Oil on canvas.

Is "Flora and Zephyr" in the public domain?

Yes, Flora and Zephyr is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Flora and Zephyr

Jacob de Wit

1743

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

20 7/8 x 24 7/8 in. (53 x 63.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906

Accession Number

07.225.301

Tags

WomenPutti

Art Historical Context

In the enchanting *Flora and Zephyr (1743), Dutch artist Jacob de Wit captures a whimsical moment from classical mythology. Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, is playfully entwined with Zephyr, the gentle west wind, amid a lively scene featuring graceful women and frolicsome putti—those cherubic figures symbolizing love and innocence. in oil on canvas, this work (20 7/8 x 24 7/8 in.) showcases de Wit's mastery of Rococo elegance, a style that flourished in 18th-century Europe with its soft curves, pastel hues, and celebration of nature's joys. De Wit, a prominent Amsterdam painte...

About the Artist

Jacob de Wit · 1695–1754

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