The Painting: Rudolph II as Vertumnus (1590)

This painting depicts Arcimboldo’s late patron Rudolph II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. His benefactor is in the guise of Vertumnus, the Roman god of vegetation. The array of fruits, vegetables and flowers depict great bounty. The hair is comprised of ears of corn, grapes, cherries and even wheat. The face is composed of apples, pears, with a forehead of squash. The shoulders and torso find lettuce, marrow, pumpkin, artichoke, onion, and cucumber. The garland of flowers across the chest suggests a royal decoration.

 

 

The Fragrance: Jean Patou 1000 (1972)

Just as the painting of Emperor Rudolph suggests the cornucopia of plenty during a prosperous reign, the fragrance 1000 by Jean Patou was designed to be the “essence of extravagance.”

Notes: bergamot, coriander, eucalyptus, angelica, osmanthus, rose, jasmine, violet, lily-of the-valley, oakmoss, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, and civet. (Nose: Jean Kerleo)

 

The Winner is :

 

J ANTOINETTE

 

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