September 1766

This print, "September," was made by Johann Esaias Nilson and presents a bountiful harvest scene. Here, we see figures collecting fruit, a motif rich with symbolism that stretches across time. The act of harvesting, deeply rooted in ancient agricultural societies, symbolizes not just sustenance, but also abundance and the cyclical nature of life. Eve offering Adam the apple; recall the image of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruitful abundance. We find echoes of such imagery here. Consider how the portrayal of gathering fruit has evolved: from classical depictions of divine bounty to medieval allegories of labor and now, to this Rococo vision of pastoral pleasure. The harvest, therefore, is more than just picking fruit; it’s an enduring, cyclical symbol, continuously reborn across epochs, echoing in our collective memory.