Monatsbild September, oben mittig das Zeichen der Waage c. 1622

"Monatsbild September, oben mittig das Zeichen der Waage" (c. 1622) by Matthäus Merian the Elder, a detailed drawing in the Städel Museum, depicts a pastoral scene with a village and a river. Merian's work is known for its meticulous attention to detail, and this drawing showcases his skill in capturing the textures of wood and stone in the architecture and the natural environment, as well as conveying the movement of figures and animals in the composition. The piece is a part of a series of twelve drawings, one for each month, that showcases the beauty of the natural world.