Pomona en Vertumnus 1606

This etching by Antonio Tempesta, titled *Pomona en Vertumnus* (1606), depicts the Roman god Vertumnus, disguised as an old woman, wooing the goddess Pomona, a personification of fruitfulness and abundance. The image is part of a series of engravings created to illustrate the Roman poet Ovid's *Metamorphoses,* a collection of stories about gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. The scene showcases Tempesta's masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama. The engraving is a fine example of Baroque-era art, capturing the dynamic, emotional style of the period.