“Amaryllis” is an oil-on-panel portrait created by William Holman Hunt, a prominent figure of the Romanticism art movement. The artwork, measuring 53.3 by 63.5 centimeters, resides in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a young woman with auburn hair flowing gracefully over her shoulders, adorned with a crown of vibrant flowers on her head. She wears a white blouse with intricate embroidery along the sleeves and neckline, capturing the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on detail and beauty. The setting is an idyllic rural landscape with trees and fields, where sheep graze peacefully under a serene blue sky. The woman is depicted playing a wooden flute, her expression deep in thought, which adds a layer of narrative to the portrait. The soft lighting and delicate execution of colors create a harmonious and tranquil composition, embodying the romantic ideals of pastoral beauty and introspective emotion.
