1570
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Spring is a 1570 ink by Pieter van der Heyden, a Renaissance work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This picture shows a busy farm scene packed with people working. Some are herding sheep, others are carrying buckets or digging. A few are sitting under trees or near buildings in the background. The lines are all dark and sharp, making everything look detailed. One odd thing: the people look like they’re all doing jobs, but no one seems to be in charge. The sheep are just wandering around too. This is made using engraving.
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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