The Zodiacal Month of September
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Zodiacal Month of September is an oil by Unknown, depicting Putto, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a putto, a young boy with wings, sitting on a pile of fruit and vegetables. The putto is naked except for a red cloth draped over his lap, and he holds a scale in his right hand. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruit and vegetables. The putto appears to be surrounded by symbols of abundance and fertility, which may suggest that the painting is an allegory for the harvest season. The scale in the putto's hand may also symbolize justice or balance. The use of chiaroscuro and glazing techniques in this painting creates a sense of depth and luminosity, drawing the viewer's eye to the putto and the surrounding fruit and vegetables.
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