Pomona
1787
Step into a pastoral dream from 1787 where Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees, takes a break under a shady bough. Dressed in flowing blue and a ribboned hat, she holds a basket brimming with harvest while a cheeky cherub perched in the branches above offers her a cluster of ripe cherries. This delicate engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi captures the playful spirit of Neoclassicism, published by Jane White—a notable female print seller of the time. A little poem at the bottom celebrates the 'bounteous year,' reminding us that even goddesses enjoy a good snack.
- Technique
- engraving
- Material
- paper
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