Saturn Presiding Over Agriculture

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The scene depicts various figures working on the land, with one using a scythe. A standing figure holds a drum. A large statue of a nude male figure holding a sickle and a child stands atop a pedestal in the distance. Rolling hills and a small dwelling with smoke rising can be seen on the horizon. The engraving showcases fine, precise lines in earthy grays and browns, creating a textured appearance. The background includes a depiction of Capricorn and a small figure with an urn in the sky.