The whisper of the forest (2026) Original Oil Painting by Veronica Ciccarese

The painting represents an intimate fusion between the human figure and lush nature, capturing a moment of absolute silence and contemplation.

At the center of the composition stands out the profile of a woman with her eyes closed in a sign of recollection or meditation. Her face is delicately illuminated and she brings the index finger of her right hand to her lips in a gesture that invites silence and listening. Resting on the woman's shoulder, a magpie with black, white plumage and bluish hues leans towards her ear, almost as if whispering a primordial secret. The scene is completely framed by dense green vegetation. Leaves of various shapes and sizes—ferns, large tropical leaves, and leafy bushes—surround the woman from above and below, making her emerge as a spirit or guardian of the forest itself.
Color Palette: The deep tones of dark green, emerald, and forest dominate, contrasted by the warm tones of the woman's complexion and the shiny plumage of the magpie.

Mood: The work conveys a strong sense of peace, mystery, and harmony, perfectly reflecting the title and the idea that nature guards secrets that can only be revealed to those who know how to stop and listen.

High-quality oil colors were used on Italian Pintura canvas or handcrafted canvas sourced from fine arts manufacturers. Painted with semi-gloss transparent varnish to protect it from time and UV rays.
This painting was created on a pre-stretched canvas over a wooden frame. It is carefully packed in a wooden crate with layers of bubble wrap for maximum protection. The artwork is initialed on the front and signed and dated on the back, and it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Materials used:

Oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 25 x 35 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits