Maart 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century woodcut, titled "Maart," depicts a scene of spring labor. The image shows a man pruning vines as another man observes. In the background, a ram leaps over a fence, symbolizing the arrival of spring. This small-scale work (33 mm x 84 mm) is a fine example of the illustrative style of the time, which emphasized clarity and detail to convey a specific message or story. The inscription "Martius/ Nieuwen Stijl" indicates the artwork's connection to the calendar and the changing seasons, suggesting that it was likely part of a series.