Bronzen eeuw 1573

"Bronzen eeuw" (Bronze Age) is an engraving by Philips Galle from 1573. The circular composition depicts a scene of figures working the land, reflecting the labor of the Bronze Age. The figures are depicted in a naturalistic style, with a focus on their physical forms and actions. The background features a landscape with a distant city, the sea and mountains. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent example of 16th-century printmaking and its exploration of historical themes.