Zomer in de gedaante van een vrouw 1620 - 1650

"Zomer in de gedaante van een vrouw" (Summer in the Form of a Woman), created between 1620 and 1650 by Guilliam de Gheyn (born 1610), is a black and white print that depicts a woman personifying summer. The woman stands proudly in a landscape, wearing a lavish dress and holding a scythe. She is surrounded by symbols of abundance and prosperity. This work is an example of allegorical art, which was popular during the Baroque period, and reflects the Dutch Golden Age interest in nature and the seasons. The print exemplifies the Dutch tradition of artistic innovation and technical mastery, capturing the essence of summer with exquisite detail.