Da Vinci Burlington

Finalist for 2019 B&LLA Licensing Awards and Winner of Cultural Enterprise Award 2020. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and the Infant Saint John the Baptist (more commonly known as The Burlington House Cartoon), this National Gallery arrangement includes several exquisite floral elements. Each of which has been carefully selected to reflect the various rosy and copper hues in this famous work of art. Some of the most prominent being the use of copper Ruscus, peach Avalanche Roses, Sweet Pink Roses, Apple Tea and caramel Carnations. You will notice how some darker, blue tones which are brought to life in our bouquet by adding blue Veronica. The textures also reflect the rougher mountainous landscape in which this famous work is set.

• As you enjoy this fine floral design, you will notice how the various flowers and fresh greenery work together to reflect the beautiful image of the Virgin Mary seated on the lap of Saint Anne, her mother with the Christ Child blessing her cousin St John the Baptist. This luxurious flower arrangement makes a bold statement for the most milestone occasions. This exquisite arrangement has been created by our expert florists in collaboration with The National Gallery for the 500th death anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinci
• The Burlington house cartoon about 1499
• 1500
• Leonardo da Vinci 1452
• 1519
• © The National Gallery, London