Herfst 1581 - 1656

Nicolaes de Bruyn's "Herfst" (Autumn) is an etching that depicts the season's harvest in the countryside. Created in the 17th century, the artwork showcases a bustling village scene filled with figures tending to their crops and livestock. A man slaughters a pig as others gather around, highlighting the traditional activities associated with the season. The detailed composition and use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of de Bruyn's style. The scene, set against the backdrop of a distant fortified city and rolling hills, evokes a sense of rural life during this time period.