Vertumnus and Pomona (1613) — Hendrick Goltzius
Vertumnus and Pomona (1613) is an artwork by Hendrick Goltzius. 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
- Vertumnus and Pomona (1613)
- Artist
- Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
- 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 Vertumnus and Pomona (1613)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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