Les Festes du mois de Septembre (September: Birth of the Virgin)

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

This drawing portrays various religious scenes associated with the month of September. The central composition is divided into sections depicting different events within a larger rectangle. On the left side, there are scenes set against a mountainous landscape, including armored figures, serene figures interacting with celestial beings, and a cross with inscriptions below each scene. On the right side, the focus shifts indoors, showing a figure resting in an elaborate canopy bed, attendants engaged in various activities, such as preparing food and caring for a child. The drawing is detailed, with figures in dynamic poses, and shading and crosshatching convey depth and texture. Above the scenes, a scale is depicted among the clouds, with text detailing the "Festes du Mois de September".