Landscape With Vertumnus And pomona (Ca. 1595–1600) — Abraham Bloemaert
Landscape With Vertumnus And pomona (Ca. 1595–1600) is an artwork by Abraham Bloemaert. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Landscape With Vertumnus And pomona (Ca. 1595–1600)
- Artist
- Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1564-1651)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Pomona is a Roman divinity of orchard fruit. Vertumnus seeks her love through changes of appearance, approaching her in disguise before revealing himself. Their story is told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Landscape With Vertumnus And pomona (Ca. 1595–1600)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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