Artwork
The Twelve Months: October
The Twelve Months: October is a print by the Baroque artist Velde, Jan van de, II. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1960.143.11
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Jan van de Velde II created The Twelve Months: October in 1613 as part of a series highlighting seasonal activities. This etching captures a vibrant farm scene during the harvest month.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling October scene with grape harvesting, animal tending, and basket carrying. A distant building, bridge, and river add depth, while the clear sky and lined trees evoke a crisp autumn atmosphere. Latin text at the bottom underscores the harvest theme.
Technique & Style
Van de Velde employed simple yet effective lines and shading techniques to convey depth and animate the scene, characteristic of his approach to capturing everyday life.
History & Provenance
The etching is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, part of Van de Velde's broader series on the twelve months.
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Artist
Jan van de Velde the younger (1593 – c. 1 November 1641) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker, mostly of animal, landscape and still-life subjects. He was the son of Jan van de Velde the Elder and the father of…
