Vertumnus și Pomona (în Reg. Inv.: Vertumnus și Flora)
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows two figures standing close together. The person on the left wears a loose, draped garment and holds a bunch of grapes or berries. The one on the right is bare-chested, with a draped cloth over their shoulders, and their face looks serious. Dark background makes their skin and clothing stand out. The figures might represent characters from nature or mythology, given the grapes and the way they’re posed. The lighting creates strong shadows, making the forms pop. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
