1542
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Marriage of Vertumnus and Pomona is a 1542 by Baccio Bandinelli, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a busy scene with lots of naked figures in a grand room. At the center, a man and woman stand near a pedestal holding a big bowl of fruit. Around them, other figures—some carrying baskets, others playing instruments—fill the space. Statues and columns line the walls, and cherubs fly above. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and strong light to make the figures pop out. The mix of real people and statues creates a dreamy, crowded feel. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
The print depicts *The Marriage of Vertumnus and Pomona*, with the design attributed to Baccio Bandinelli. Executed in 1542, the work is rendered on paper and includes an inscription reading "I. F. … M.D. XLII."
Read the full account in the museum source.
Baccio Bandinelli (also called Bartolomeo Brandini; 12 November 1493 – shortly before 7 February 1560) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, draughtsman, and painter.
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