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The Autumn, by Jacob Grimmer, oil, 1550

The Autumn

Jacob Grimmer

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Dominant colour

Overview

The Autumn is a 1550 oil by Jacob Grimmer, a Mannerism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Jacob Grimmer
When & what style?
1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a few buildings and people. In the foreground, there's a dirt road with some trees and a few people walking or standing. One person is holding a child, and another is carrying a bundle. In the background, there are more trees, hills, and buildings, including what looks like a church or large house. The sky is cloudy and gray. The painting has a lot of earthy tones, with browns, tans, and grays dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall mood is quiet and subdued, with a sense of everyday life being depicted. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Jacob Grimmer.

About the artist

Artist

Jacob Grimmer

Jacob Grimmer (c. 1526 – before May 1590) was a Flemish landscape painter and draughtsman. His rural scenes and landscapes of views around Antwerp marked an important development in 16th century Flemish landscape…

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