Vertumnus en Pomona 1630 - 1700

This etching depicts a scene from the Roman myth of Vertumnus and Pomona. The two figures are likely Vertumnus, the Roman god of gardens and orchards, and Pomona, the goddess of fruit trees. Vertumnus is disguised as an old woman, as he is trying to win over Pomona's affections. The artwork, created by an anonymous artist in the 17th century, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and is a testament to the enduring popularity of this classic tale.