Summer 1630

"Summer" is a 1630 oil-on-canvas landscape painting by Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most celebrated Flemish Baroque artists. The painting showcases Rubens's characteristic vibrant palette and dynamic composition. It depicts a bustling countryside scene with a winding road, a group of travelers, and a flock of sheep. The dramatic sky, filled with swirling clouds, provides a sense of movement and grandeur, while the distant town adds a touch of human scale to the vast landscape. This painting is a testament to Rubens's mastery of the landscape genre, and his ability to capture the beauty and vitality of the natural world.