*”Contempt for flowers is an offence against God. The lovelier the flower, the greater the offence in despising it. The tulip is the loveliest of all flowers. So whoever despised the tulip offends God immeasurably.” - Alexandre Dumas, The Black Tulip. *Oil, mixed media and gesso on board. 77 x 77 cm (99x 99 cm including frame) Find this work at Ffin Y Parc Gallery, Llanrwst, Wales until August 30th 2014.