Sunday, 13 December 2009

Poinsettia (5)

Size: 21 x 20 cm
Media: oil colors on canvas

© ANDRE STASHINSKI 2009


The last poinsettia of Andre from this cycle.
The plants' association with Christmas began in 16th century Mexico, where legend tells...

...about a young girl who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus' birthday. The tale goes that the child was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Crimson "blossoms" sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias.
Posted by VANESSA AND ANDRE STASHINSKI at 19:42
exhibition, still life, painting , ,

2 comments:

  1. Melanie14 December 2009 at 20:39

    hmm.. I didn't know this legend. Andre's poinsettia is beautiful!

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    1. VANESSA AND ANDRE STASHINSKI25 December 2020 at 17:42

      Thank you so much Melanie ! :-)
      The flower is beautiful and the legend as well. Merry Christmas !

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