1570
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Autumn is a 1570 ink by Pieter van der Heyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy autumn scene packed with people working. In the center, a woman holds a basket of food while a man next to her lifts a sack. Around them, others carry barrels, chop wood, or tend to animals. The background has a village with houses, a church, and a windmill under a full moon. The tiny details—like the woman’s apron or the scattered tools—make the scene feel alive. This is a snapshot of daily life in the 1500s, not just a pretty picture. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this carved these scenes into metal.
Pieter van der Heyden (c. 1530 - after March 1572) was a Flemish printmaker who is known for his reproductive engravings after works by leading Flemish painters and designers of the 16th century.
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