Vertumnus en Pomona 1681 - 1726

"Vertumnus en Pomona" is an etching by Gerard Valck, a Dutch artist active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Created between 1681 and 1726, this print depicts the Roman god Vertumnus, god of gardens and transformation, courting the goddess Pomona, goddess of fruit trees. The scene unfolds in a lush garden setting with cherubs and a fountain, echoing the classical themes and mythological stories popular in Dutch art during this period. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Valck's mastery of detail and light, and offers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of the Netherlands during the Golden Age.