Homage to Pomona (Allegory of Fruitfulness) 1621 - 1624

"Homage to Pomona (Allegory of Fruitfulness)" is a drawing by Jacob Jordaens, created between 1621 and 1624. The work, currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene of abundance and fertility. Jordaens's masterful use of brown wash creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the figures' anatomical details and dynamic poses. The composition showcases a group of people, including a central figure, possibly Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees, surrounded by a lively array of individuals, some nude and some clothed, all contributing to the theme of fecundity. This drawing exemplifies the artist's characteristic style, characterized by dynamism, naturalism, and a celebration of human form.