May and June
1615
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a lively outdoor scene with people enjoying themselves in a park-like setting. There are trees, a staircase, and a body of water with a boat. The atmosphere seems festive, with people gathered around a fire and others walking or sitting in the distance. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a fire, while others are walking or sitting in the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a staircase, with a body of water and a boat in the background. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about this technique, look up engraving.
