Spring

Nicolaes de Bruyn (mentioned on object), c. 1600

True to tradition certain elements recur in illustrations of the months of April and May. April is often associated with working the land and May with boating and carefree outdoor parties. In this representation of spring the designer incorporated features of both months; and, even cattle breeding is included. In the background farmers can be seen washing their sheep prior to shearing them.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1902-A-22368
  • Dimensionsheight 220 mm x width 283 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Spring

  • Series title(s)

    Vier jaargetijden

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1902-A-22368

  • Description

    Tuin van kasteel met activiteiten die plaatsvinden in de lente: in de tuin wordt gesnoeid en geharkt en schapen worden geschoren op het erf van de boerderij. In een prieel worden dames het hof gemaakt. Onder in de marge staat een vers.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 2542
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 1404-1(4)
    • Hollstein Dutch 190-1(2)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Nicolaes de Bruyn (mentioned on object), Netherlands
    • after design by Maerten de Vos (mentioned on object)
    • publisher: Assuerus van Londerseel (mentioned on object)
  • Dating

    c. 1600

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gravure

  • Dimensions

    height 220 mm x width 283 mm


Explanatory note

  • Prent naar ontwerp van Maerten de Vos. Prent uit serie van vier prenten met de vier jaargetijden.


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