September and October

Aegidius Sadeler II after Paul Bril

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural setting with people harvesting fruit, climbing ladders and sorting produce. In the background, there is a stone structure with large columns on a gentle incline. The horizon shows rolling hills and a distant castle or town. The details are captured with fine brushstrokes and etching technique, showing intricate textures. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the linework and defining the texture and depth. The sky has birds in flight and a partially obscured moon, adding depth to the scene.