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'''''Vertumnus''''' is a painting by [[ | '''''Vertumnus''''' is a painting by [[Giuseppe Arcimboldo]]. Produced around 1590 to 1591, it is a surreal portrait of the [[Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]]. In the portrait, Rudolf consists of fruits, vegetables and flowers, including what appears to be a {{Wiki|Paris japonica}}. | ||
By the early 18th century, the painting had become part [[Peter Beckford]]'s collection. It was later recovered by the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]]. | By the early 18th century, the painting had become part [[Peter Beckford]]'s collection. It was later recovered by the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 21 March 2015
Vertumnus is a painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Produced around 1590 to 1591, it is a surreal portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. In the portrait, Rudolf consists of fruits, vegetables and flowers, including what appears to be a Paris japonica.
By the early 18th century, the painting had become part Peter Beckford's collection. It was later recovered by the pirate Edward Kenway.