Figure Studies
Vertumnus and Pomona
Jan Tengnagel
A rich mythological scene depicting Vertumnus disguised as an old woman approaching the nymph Pomona in her garden.
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Vertumnus and Pomona
Abraham van Dijck
1654 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Dutch Golden Age scene illustrating the mythological encounter between Pomona and the disguised Vertumnus.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1654 by Abraham van Dijck, a member of Rembrandt’s circle, this painting depicts a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Using masterfully executed chiaroscuro, the work captures the moment the god Vertumnus, disguised as an elderly woman, attempts to woo the wood nymph Pomona. The play of light on the fabrics and the expressive interaction between the two figures provide a sophisticated narrative presence for any collection.
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