Sotheby’s auction offers an attractive selection of still lifes, the highlight of which is this fascinating anthropomorphic . Based on Arcimboldo's 1573 of spring in the Musée du Louvre, Paris, theꦺ present painting from afar might look like a mere head in profile, but up close it's an incredibly accurate depiction of lush greenery and colorful flora. Under Arcimboldo's influence, the artist created a human 🐷portrait cleverly composed of blossoming flowers, purposefully selecting and strategically placing individual elements to create the anatomical shape of a human. Click through to learn more about the symbols in this painting that allude to the spring season.
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