April. Fresco in Palazzo Schifanoia 1470

"April" is one of a cycle of frescoes depicting the months of the year, painted by Francesco del Cossa for the Palazzo Schifanoia in Ferrara, Italy in 1470. This fresco depicts the month of April, showing a celebration of spring with people dancing and making music in a lush landscape. The imagery is rich with symbolism, as was common in Renaissance art, and includes the zodiac sign Taurus and the goddess of spring, Flora. Cossa's use of perspective, bright colors, and detailed depictions of nature reflects the artistic trends of the Early Renaissance.