Sweet-Brier Rosebush - Rosa Rubiginosa Cretica

by Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Bringing the classic elegance of the botanical artistry from the nineteenth century to your home is now possible with the stunning replica print of Rosa Rubiginosa Cretica (The Sweet-Brier Rose of Crete) from the world-famous Pierre-Joseph Redouté. A beautiful work of art showing a single, delicate pink flower, it features beautifully engraved serrated leaves and thorny briar stalks.

Pierre-Joseph Redouté was known as the “Raphael of Flowers.” He was a court painter for Queen Marie Antoinette and Empress Josephine. The stipple engraving technique used in this famous painting was used to bring to life the delicate petal gradients while also providing rigid scientific precision. Bringing history and nature together, this artwork makes for a refreshing addition to any interior space.