1601
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Summer is a 1601 ink by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two figures standing in a lush, green landscape. The person on the left holds a staff and a wreath of leaves, while the one on the right leans on a stick and holds a small pot. Both wear simple, flowing robes, and the scene around them is filled with plants and trees. The figures look like they’re part of a story—maybe about nature or seasons. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel detailed and alive. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving.
Jan Pieterszoon (abbr. Pietersz.) Saenredam (c. 1565 – 6 April 1607) was a Dutch Northern Mannerist painter, printmaker in engraving, and cartographer, and father of the painter of church interiors, Pieter Jansz…
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