Winter 1606

This print, titled Winter, was made by an anonymous artist using etching. Winter is part of a series depicting the four seasons and the signs of the zodiac. The figure embodies winter: an elderly man, wrapped in furs, hunched against the cold, his breath perhaps visible in the frigid air. He carries a ewer, an object used to pour water, likely frozen, and in his other hand, a bare leg—perhaps representing the game hunted during winter months, or a symbolic representation of the barrenness of the season. His aging form invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of time and life, decay and regeneration, themes deeply embedded in the cultural understanding of seasonal change. The print invites contemplation of how the passage of time impacts not only the natural world but also our own fleeting existence. This piece is both a reminder of the inevitable decline and a symbol of resilience.