The Twelve Months

Jan van de Velde II

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white etching of two women sitting on either side of an archway. The woman on the left sits on a chair wearing a dress with a large collar. The woman on the right sits on the ground wearing a dress and hat, holding a burning object. The archway features a shell-like design at the top and a brick wall with writing in the center. The writing on the archway reads "Duodecim anni mentium nova et graphica Delineatio, eci incisa a Ioanne Veldio, et totidem Tetraftichis illustrata a R. Vitellio Zivizeo" in multiple lines. The words 'AESTAS' and 'HYEMS' are written below the women on the left and right respectively. The bottom features more writing and scattered objects including fruits, vegetables, and a basket. The background consists of lines radiating from the archway. The image represents 'The Twelve Months' by Jan van de Velde II.