Autumn 1740

Jacob de Wit's "Autumn" (1740) is a highly detailed, three-dimensional depiction of a cherub playing amongst the harvest of fall. The cherub, with its cherubic features, holds a staff topped with a pine cone, a symbol of autumn, while seated on a pumpkin amongst grapes and vines. This oil painting, rendered in a white, almost monochromatic palette, gives a sense of depth and realism to the piece, a characteristic of de Wit's style. The cherub, while seemingly carefree, adds a touch of whimsy to the scene, making "Autumn" an enchanting and enduring work.