The inclusion of multiple forms — from vessels to a handled dish — suggests a complete tabletop arrangement
whimsical and engaging piece with beautiful color
the composition reflects the Romantic period’s focus on atmosphere
where artists worked directly from life to capture specific places
and daily life blend into something timeless and poetic
Il Serto di Fiori, ossia Il Mese di Maggio, Don Michele M. Orlando, Naples 1856 The inclusion of multiple formsIl Serto di Fiori, ossia Il Mese di Maggio, Don Michele M. Orlando, Naples 1856 A mid 19th century Italian Marian devotional titled Il Serto di Fiori, ossia Il Mese di Maggio (A Garland of Flowers, or the Month of May), written by Don Michele M. Orlando and printed in Naples in 1856 by Stamperia e Libreria di Andrea Festa. This work belongs to the long standing Catholic tradition of dedicating the month of May to the Virgin Mary, offering a structured