A single pink bloom catches the light in Hans Memling's intimate portrait from around 1485. This Netherlandish master painted on a slim panel no wider than your hand, capturing a young woman in quiet stillness. The flower she holds speaks volumes in an age when even simple gestures carried meaning. A jewel of Northern Renaissance portraiture from The Met's collection. Save this one.
Image: The Met Open Access, CC0 public domain
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