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Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
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Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637
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1630s Back View Caesar Boëtius Van Everdingen Cutlery Desire Disguise Disguised Elderly Woman Everdingen Caesar Boetius Van Fruit Tree Harvest Harvesting Knife Knives Metamorphoses Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza Museo Thyssen Bornemisza Mythical Figure Mythological Figure Nymph Old Woman Ovid Pomona Publius Ovidius Naso Rear View Satyr Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Vertumnus Wood Nymph Roman Mythology
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In this exquisite oil on panel painting by Dutch master Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen (1617-1670), we find ourselves in a lush and vibrant garden, where the mythical figures of Vertumnus and Pomona come to life. Created in 1637 during the Baroque era, this masterpiece showcases Van Everdingen's exceptional skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion.
Vertumnus, often depicted as an elderly man with a pruning knife, is here revealed in his true form - that of a satyr - surrounded by lush foliage and fruit trees. Pomona, the nymph who personifies desire and harvests abundance from nature's bounty, stands naked yet unashamed behind him. Her rear view presents us with a glimpse into her inner world, where she tends to her plants with gentle care.
The painting is replete with symbolism drawn from Roman mythology and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Vertumnus' pruning knife serves as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life, while Pomona's fruit trees represent fertility and abundance. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported to an era where art and literature converged in perfect harmony.
This stunning print from Heritage Images is a testament to Van Everdingen's artistic prowess and his ability to capture the essence of mythological figures on canvas. The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid proudly houses this masterpiece, offering us a glimpse into the world of 17th-century Dutch art.
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