Vertumnus and Pomona by Hendrick Bloemaert. A woman in a vibrant coral-pink dress sits outdoors, holding a knife and a piece of fruit, while a man disguised as an old woman approaches in the background.

Vertumnus and Pomona

Hendrick Bloemaert

1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous 17th-century Dutch painting depicting the Roman myth of Pomona and Vertumnus.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1635 by Hendrick Bloemaert, this Dutch Golden Age work depicts the goddess Pomona, protector of fruit trees, in a striking coral-pink gown. In the background, Vertumnus approaches in disguise, capturing a key moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses with refined painterly detail and a rich, atmospheric landscape.

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