ca. 1600 ~ Portrait of a Woman, Traditionally Identified as Mary Clopton (born Waldegrave), of Kentwell Hall, Suffolk by Robert Peake the Elder (ca. 1551–1619)
Does anyone recognize these flowers? I’m sorry to say I know very little of botany. I only recognize the rose… I wonder what the symbolic meaning of these flowers are. I also wonder if had a special meaning when women wore their ring on their thumb.
Via: Yale Center for British Art
Thank you for putting up this wonderful site. A huge effort I am sure but oh so worth it. I know it will give me many hours of pleasure.