Friendly Trio

This small painting can fit in a cozy little place in your home. The variety of colors may coordinate well with a multitude of color palettes. Included in the art are green, yellow-green, peach, purple, and brown. The botanical painting may bring peace, serenity, and tranquility to your home or office. Read the following symbolism to discover why.

Here are a few interesting facts. This original acrylic painting is the “Lenten Rose”, Helleborus Orientalis, which sometimes symbolizes serenity, tranquility, and peace. There is another variety Helleborus Niger, called a Christmas Rose that represents purity and booms close to Christmas. Due to the meaning, this flower has often been carved into confessionals as a five-petal flower. The symbolic significance is a person who goes into the confessional to seek forgiveness for sins, leaves having his or her purity restored.

The name Helleborus is derived from the Greek words elein meaning ‘to injure’ and bora meaning ‘food,’ a direct reference to the fact that the leaves, stems and roots of Helleborus plant are poisonous to humans if ingested. The sap may cause skin irritation as well. (http://www.hyamsgardencenter.com/lenten-roses-helleborus-orientalis)