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Allegorie der Fruchtbarkeit (Huldigung an Pomona) (Kopie nach)
Allegorie der Fruchtbarkeit (Huldigung an Pomona) (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Allegorie der Fruchtbarkeit (Huldigung an Pomona) is a 1635 painting by Jacob Jordaens, a prominent Flemish artist known for his mythological and allegorical works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively outdoor scene celebrating Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees, with a group of nude figures and cherubs amidst lush foliage, conveying a sense of abundance and fertility.
Technique & Style
Jordaens employed dramatic chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dynamic scene, with figures twisted in various directions, their bodies and faces caught in moments of surprise or drama.
History & Provenance
Created during the Flemish Baroque period, the painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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