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Vertumnus Pomona guise old woman addresses beloved
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Vertumnus Pomona guise old woman addresses beloved
Vertumnus and Pomona, Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus, in the guise of an old woman, addresses his beloved, the naked Pomona. Vertumnus grabs a vine with her right hand. Her walking stick lies between her legs. Pomona lies under an apple tree and holds a sort of knife in her right hand with which she harvested fruit. In the right foreground are apples, pears and grapes, Hendrick Goltzius (signed by artist), Northern Netherlands, 1613, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 90 cm × w 149.5 cm
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Media ID 19553556
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1613 Addresses Apples Beloved Grapes Guise Hendrick Goltzius Holds Knife Legs Northern Netherlands Old Woman Pears Pomona Right Foreground Right Hand Signed Sort Vertumnus Vine Apple Tree Oil Paint
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In this print titled "Vertumnus Pomona guise old woman addresses beloved" we are transported to a scene of mythological love and transformation. Painted by the talented artist Hendrick Goltzius in 1613, this masterpiece showcases the story of Vertumnus and Pomona. The central focus is on Vertumnus, who appears as an old woman, delicately addressing his beloved Pomona. With her right hand firmly grasping a vine, he gently guides her attention towards him. Meanwhile, Pomona lies gracefully under the shade of an apple tree, holding a knife that she used to harvest fruit. The composition is enriched with apples, pears, and grapes scattered in the foreground. Goltzius skillfully captures the vulnerability and sensuality of both characters through their nudity. This portrayal emphasizes their connection with nature and symbolizes purity and innocence. The painting's rich colors and meticulous details bring life to every element within it. From the texture of the bark on the apple tree to each individual piece of fruit carefully rendered, Goltzius demonstrates his mastery over oil paint. This artwork from Northern Netherlands invites us into a world where gods disguise themselves as mortals to pursue love. It serves as a reminder that true beauty lies not only in physical appearance but also in genuine emotions shared between two souls.
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