Juli 1586 - 1618

"Juli" is an engraving by Flemish artist Jan (II) Collaert depicting the month of July and its associated zodiac sign, Cancer. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a rural landscape with farmers harvesting crops. The central figure, a large man standing at the top of the field, points to the sky where the Cancer constellation is depicted. The text below the image describes the work and the month's astrological influence in Latin. Collaert's engraving is a beautiful example of 17th-century printmaking that captures the beauty of the Dutch countryside and the importance of agriculture in daily life.