If you know what rue, the flower, symbolizes and also what the name means poetically in old English, I believe, the idea behind this painting is quite clear. I hope.
He looks younger here...I think his expression is so innocent and the sadness is not so exposed. It's a moving piece that captures have shade, every line in his face so perfectly. I love it. You're amazing.
It sort of reminds me of this fan fiction I read on Fanfic.net...
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I go check that fanfic.