A FLOWER, Painted by SIMON VARELST.
18th Century Matthew Prior EnglishA FLOWER, Painted by SIMON VARELST.
When fam'd Varelst this little Wonder drew; Flora vouchsaf'd the growing Work to view: Finding the Painter's Science at a Stand, The Goddess snatch'd the Pencil from his Hand; And finishing the Piece, She smiling said; Behold One Work of Mine, that ne'er shall fade.