Petra Gruiters (1968) - Flora





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Petra Gruiters’s signed original oil painting on canvas, “Flora” (2022), is a modern portrait measuring 90 × 120 cm, from Belgium.
Description from the seller
Title of the Lot:
Petra Gruiters – "Flora" – Original oil painting (90 × 120 cm)
Specifications
• Artist: Petra Gruiters
• Title: Flora
• Year: 2022
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
• Frame: Unframed
• Signature: Signed full in oil color bottom right
• Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio (Atelier provenance)
• Exhibitions: Displayed in an art gallery in the center of Antwerp
• Certificate: Includes original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Condition: Excellent / MINT condition (perfectly preserved, no damages or restorations)
• Shipping: Professionally and shock-proof packed in sturdy art packaging for safe international transport with Track & Trace.
About the artwork
"Flora" is an enchanting figurative work (90 × 120 cm) that offers an atmospheric homage to spring, renewal, and classical mythology. The work was painted based on a live model and exudes an intense, mysterious allure.
The painting is rich in classical symbolism: the gold earrings and subtle signs in the background refer to a divine origin, while the shell symbolizes fertility, hope, and new life. The spirit of goddesses Flora and Venus, icons of natural beauty and love, is palpable in every refined brushstroke.
Why this work is a special collector's object:
• Exhibition history: The work has been presented and exhibited in an art gallery in the historic center of Antwerp, underscoring the market value and quality of this lot.
• Monumental size: At 90 × 120 cm, this is an impressive 'statement piece' that occupies a central place in any room or art collection.
• Rich mythological symbolism: A profound layering that translates the classical goddesses of spring and beauty into the present.
• Refined light and color construction: The harmony between the live model, the gold accents, and the symbolic elements creates a dreamy, almost magical atmosphere.
About the artist
Petra Gruiters is a contemporary visual artist whose work stands out for a masterful command of classical realism, combined with strong emotional and narrative expressiveness. Her large-scale figurative works invite stillness and contemplation, centering on themes such as beauty, femininity, mythology, and inner strength.
Her works are part of private art collections at home and abroad and are regularly presented at renowned art fairs, via galleries and on international platforms.
A unique and original 1-of-1 artwork for collectors of high-quality figurative art, classical realism, and contemporary painting with mythological depth.
Title of the Lot:
Petra Gruiters – "Flora" – Original oil painting (90 × 120 cm)
Specifications
• Artist: Petra Gruiters
• Title: Flora
• Year: 2022
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
• Frame: Unframed
• Signature: Signed full in oil color bottom right
• Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio (Atelier provenance)
• Exhibitions: Displayed in an art gallery in the center of Antwerp
• Certificate: Includes original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Condition: Excellent / MINT condition (perfectly preserved, no damages or restorations)
• Shipping: Professionally and shock-proof packed in sturdy art packaging for safe international transport with Track & Trace.
About the artwork
"Flora" is an enchanting figurative work (90 × 120 cm) that offers an atmospheric homage to spring, renewal, and classical mythology. The work was painted based on a live model and exudes an intense, mysterious allure.
The painting is rich in classical symbolism: the gold earrings and subtle signs in the background refer to a divine origin, while the shell symbolizes fertility, hope, and new life. The spirit of goddesses Flora and Venus, icons of natural beauty and love, is palpable in every refined brushstroke.
Why this work is a special collector's object:
• Exhibition history: The work has been presented and exhibited in an art gallery in the historic center of Antwerp, underscoring the market value and quality of this lot.
• Monumental size: At 90 × 120 cm, this is an impressive 'statement piece' that occupies a central place in any room or art collection.
• Rich mythological symbolism: A profound layering that translates the classical goddesses of spring and beauty into the present.
• Refined light and color construction: The harmony between the live model, the gold accents, and the symbolic elements creates a dreamy, almost magical atmosphere.
About the artist
Petra Gruiters is a contemporary visual artist whose work stands out for a masterful command of classical realism, combined with strong emotional and narrative expressiveness. Her large-scale figurative works invite stillness and contemplation, centering on themes such as beauty, femininity, mythology, and inner strength.
Her works are part of private art collections at home and abroad and are regularly presented at renowned art fairs, via galleries and on international platforms.
A unique and original 1-of-1 artwork for collectors of high-quality figurative art, classical realism, and contemporary painting with mythological depth.

