Artwork
Vertumnus and Pomona
Vertumnus and Pomona is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Abraham Janssens I. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Bode Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vertumnus and Pomona is a 1610 oil painting by Abraham Janssens I, a Flemish artist known for his religious and mythological works. The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, Pomona, surrounded by fruit and foliage, with the face of Vertumnus emerging from behind her. The scene conveys a sense of intimacy, with Pomona reaching out to touch a fruit and Vertumnus gazing at her longingly.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Janssens' use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere. The painting's style reflects Italian influence and Caravaggisti techniques, characteristic of the early Baroque period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Janssens I, Abraham Janssen I or Abraham Janssens van Nuyssen (1575–1632) was a Flemish painter, who is known principally for his large religious and mythological works, which show the influence of Caravaggio.
