Herfst 1617 - 1634

Magdalena van de Passe's etching, "Herfst" (Autumn), is a powerful depiction of the season, featuring a pair of figures, likely representing a man and woman, against a landscape. The woman carries a basket of grapes on her head, while the man holds a pitcher and a bunch of grapes. Their bare feet, the rustic setting, and the Latin inscription below point to the simple life associated with this time of year. This artwork, dated between 1617 and 1634, exemplifies the meticulous detail and expressive figures characteristic of Dutch Baroque etching.