Artwork
Vertumnus and Pomona
Vertumnus and Pomona is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vertumnus and Pomona is a 1615 oil painting by Hendrick Goltzius, a German-born Dutch artist known for his engravings. The work is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a scene from Roman mythology, depicting two women: a younger figure, Pomona, holding a sickle and seated on the ground, and an older woman, Vertumnus in disguise, addressing her. The scene is set amidst foliage with scattered fruit, evoking a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Goltzius's skill as a painter, a medium he adopted later in his career after establishing himself as a leading engraver. The style is characteristic of the early Baroque period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1615, Vertumnus and Pomona represents a later work by Goltzius, marking his transition from printmaking to painting. The painting is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
