Potted myrtle Symbolism
In European art, potted myrtle is closely associated with Venus and, by extension, love, marriage, and fertility. During the Renaissance, artists often included myrtle in bridal and domestic imagery to signal conjugal virtue and lasting affection. Its evergreen leaves also conveyed constancy and renewal.
How This Symbol Appears in Our Collection
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