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May and June
May and June is an ink print by the Baroque artist Aegidius Sadeler II. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: P. Bril: in: Eg S: excu: cum Priuil:; lower left in plate below image: MAIUS; lower right in plate below image: IUNIUS
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Overview
May and June is an engraving on laid paper created by Aegidius Sadeler II in 1615. The work is a representative example of the artist's skill in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a lively outdoor scene with people enjoying a festive atmosphere in a park-like setting, featuring trees, a staircase, and a body of water with a boat.
Technique & Style
Sadeler's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the image, demonstrating his mastery of refined printmaking techniques characteristic of early 17th-century Central Europe.
History & Provenance
Aegidius Sadeler II was a Flemish engraver active at the Prague court of Rudolf II and his successors, indicating the work's connection to the courtly patronage of the time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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