🎨 Vertumnus and Pomona, 1638
by Jacob Jordaens 🇧🇪
Oil on canvas. 196 x 266 cm.
National Museum of Ancient Art, Portugal

About the artwork:

In "Vertumnus and Pomona," Jordaens illustrates the mythological story of Vertumnus and Pomona from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Pomona, a nymph and goddess of fruitful abundance in orchards and gardens, is pursued by the god Vertumnus, who is the deity of seasons, change, and plant growth. Jordaens captures the moment when Vertumnus, having disguised himself as an old woman, tries to woo Pomona, who was known for her disinterest in suitors but her dedication to the cultivation of orchards.

Una representación fascinante de la mitología y la naturaleza en esta obra maestra de Jordaens. La historia de Vertumno y Pomona cobra vida a través de la habilidad del artista para capturar la esencia de la narrativa mitológica. Una pieza impresionante que invita a reflexionar sobre el amor, la naturaleza y la transformación.