Scarlet Poppy Painting

For the Egyptians, the poppy served as a symbol of female beauty, youth and charm. Perhaps ancient times (Hellas and Ancient Rome) were among the greatest admirers of poppies and many gods and goddesses were represented with poppies flowers either in the form of a wreath or in a beautiful bouquet. At the same time, the poppy was considered a symbol of fertility because of the high germination of its seeds. The clothes of the newlyweds were entwined with poppies, so that the gods would give them children. The Hellenes also believed that poppy seeds gave athletes strength and health – so they were fed "ambrosia" from honey, wine and seeds. In the culture of the East, the scarlet flower was considered a symbol of joy and eternal love. Buddhists believed that the poppy blossomed after the eyelashes of the sleeping Buddha touched the ground. In ancient China, the poppy was associated with beauty, success, relaxation and detachment from the hustle and bustle. Later, it also became an emblem of brothels and accessible women. In Christianity, in the Middle Ages, poppies were decorated with churches on the day of the Descent of the Holy Spirit – "flowers of angels" were carried during

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:7.1 W x 9.4 H x 0 D in

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