Pomona bij een brandende offerzuil 1638 - 1671

"Pomona bij een brandende offerzuil" (Pomona by a burning sacrificial pillar) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan de Bisschop, created between 1638 and 1671. The artwork depicts the Roman goddess Pomona, known for her association with fruit trees and abundance, standing before a burning sacrificial pillar. The image is rendered in a classicist style, featuring realistic anatomy and detailed drapery, with a strong emphasis on light and shadow. This etching is an example of the artist's interest in classical mythology and the human form, highlighting the beauty and power of both. The artwork is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.