Artwork
Pomona
Pomona is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pomona is an oil painting by David Teniers the Younger, created in 1655. It is a representation of the Roman goddess of abundance, held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Pomona, shown as a nude woman with blonde hair, wearing a floral wreath. She is draped in a white cloth with gold patterns, which she holds with one hand, while the other rests on her breast, conveying a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Teniers employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting the subject's pale skin and white cloth against a dark background. This technique draws attention to the figure, emphasizing her presence in the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
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