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The Twelve Months: September, by Jan van de Velde, 1613

The Twelve Months: September

Jan van de Velde

1613

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Twelve Months: September is a 1613 by Jan van de Velde, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Jan van de Velde
When & what style?
1613 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting, "The Twelve Months: September," depicts a serene landscape with a castle in the background. The castle is surrounded by lush trees and bushes, with a boat carrying people in the foreground. The scene is tranquil, with a sense of calmness emanating from the natural surroundings. In the foreground, the boat is the focal point, with the people on board adding a sense of human presence to the scene. The castle in the background provides a sense of grandeur and history, while the trees and bushes add a sense of natural beauty. The painting is a beautiful representation of the natural world, and it invites the viewer to step into its serene and peaceful atmosphere. To learn more about this style of painting, explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Jan van de Velde

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…

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