Vertumnus en Pomona 1700 - 1750

This anonymous etching, titled "Vertumnus en Pomona," depicts the Roman god Vertumnus, disguised as an old woman, courting the goddess Pomona. The scene is set in a garden with classical architecture, emphasizing the myth's origins in Roman literature. The detail of Vertumnus's hand reaching toward Pomona, as she looks away from him, adds a sense of suspense and intrigue to the piece. The artwork, created between 1700 and 1750, exemplifies the artistic sensibilities of the Baroque era, which favored dramatic compositions and storytelling through visual means. The etching is a testament to the enduring popularity of ancient myths in art.