1615
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
July and August is a 1615 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two busy scenes side by side. On the left, people rest under a big tree—some sit eating, others sleep or talk. On the right, a riverbank is full of activity: people fish, wash clothes, and walk along the path. In the background, a town sits on a hill with a castle and fields stretching toward distant mountains. The two scenes are labeled "Iulius" (July) and "Augustus" (August), likely showing summer life. The artist packed in tiny details, like the dog near the tree or the people wading in the river. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate scenes into metal.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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