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May and June

Aegidius Sadeler II after Paul Bril

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed engraving depicting a scene from an aerial view. It shows a landscape with a horizon in the middle distance, separating the sky with clouds and celestial symbols. On the left, there is a grand building surrounded by terraces with urns and figures. Some figures are strolling or conversing. In the foreground, people in period clothing are gathered for a performance or storytelling. Nearby, a person plays an instrument near a lion's head fountain. Further right, a boat with passengers and rowers navigates a river toward a building where additional figures are visible. The engraving is finely detailed, capturing textures of foliage, stone, and water. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grayscale.

Artwork Details

Date
1615
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4682 × 3569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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