Vertumnus og Pomona 1601

"Vertumnus og Pomona" is an etching created in 1601 by Dutch artist Jan Saenredam. The artwork depicts the Roman god Vertumnus, god of the seasons and change, and Pomona, goddess of fruit trees and abundance. Vertumnus has his arm around Pomona, and she holds a fruit in her right hand. The etching is a powerful representation of the cycle of nature and the beauty of abundance. The artwork is a testament to Saenredam’s skill as an artist, as it captures the beauty of both the human form and the natural world. The etching is a beautiful example of the Baroque style, as it features a dramatic use of light and shadow and a sense of movement. This etching is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.