Vertumnus by Giuseppe Arcimboldo replica in oil on canvas
Van Gogh Studio in Amsterdam offers painted oil replicas of imaginative and symbolic Renaissance portraits. Vertumnus by Giuseppe Arcimboldo is a striking and surreal composition — a portrait of Emperor Rudolf II entirely made of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Nature becomes nobility
Painted around 1590, Vertumnus represents the Roman god of the seasons, portrayed through a bounty of natural elements. Arcimboldo used apples for cheeks, peas for eyelids, and ears of corn for hair — blending fantasy with flattery. This work is both a tribute to imperial power and the fertility of nature.
Playful genius and layered meaning
Vertumnus is more than a visual joke — it's rich in allegory and political symbolism. Arcimboldo’s style was centuries ahead of its time, influencing Surrealism and modern portraiture. This reproduction brings his wit, detail, and eccentricity to life.
Buy a painted reproduction of Arcimboldo’s Vertumnus
The original is in Skokloster Castle, Sweden. With our painted oil reproduction, you can enjoy this Renaissance curiosity and masterpiece of natural transformation in your own collection.
