A delightful tour of the Louvre s floral masterpieces. From the noble iris to the bloom-filled meadow, flowers are a natural subject for artists, whether painted in nature or carefully arranged in the studio. This book is a colorful promenade through the flower strewn collection of the Louvre, which includes masterpieces such as Archimboldo s Spring and Dürer s Flower. Selected works, encompassing a variety of art forms from paintings and sculpture to tapestries and furniture, demonstrate the continued significance of flowers in art from the ancient Persians to the European masters. This volume includes full page illustrations and close-ups of details that feature flowers from fifty works drawn from the museum collection. Art lovers will be pleased to discover their favorite works in a new light while flower enthusiasts and historians will be equally enchanted by this collection.