Labors of the Months: Haymaking (July) 1530 - 1565

"Labors of the Months: Haymaking (July)" is a miniature painting by French artist Jean II Pénicaud from the 16th century. It depicts a scene of haymaking, a typical rural task performed during the month of July. This work is one of a series depicting the labors of each month, which was a popular theme in art during the Renaissance. The painting is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Pénicaud's meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of peasant life make this work a fine example of the French Renaissance style.