Garden of Grace

Title: Garden of Grace
Medium: Acrylic and ink on canvas
Dimensions: 70 cm x 560 cm
Artist: Valeria Nortanicola
Year: January 2025

Description:
The Garden of Grace is a symbolic and majestic portrayal of feminine strength, spiritual poise, and natural harmony. The central figure—draped in flowing golden robes—stands confidently between neoclassical columns, crowned with a radiant headdress of leaves. She holds a bouquet of blooming pink roses, a traditional symbol of love and purity, while a soft-winged dove perches beside her, evoking peace and divine presence.

The architectural structure behind her suggests a temple or sacred space, reinforcing themes of reverence and ritual. The symmetrical hedges of flowering bushes frame her like a living altar, their stylized form adding both structure and lushness to the composition. Above, the sky peeks through, a gentle reminder of the divine realm overhead.

Executed in bold lines and a palette of warm golds, greens, and soft pinks, the work bridges classical imagery with modern illustrative style. The Garden of Grace invites the viewer to contemplate themes of inner nobility, sacred femininity, and the quiet strength found in beauty and balance.