Westenwind 1560 - 1600

"Westenwind" is an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, created between 1560 and 1600. The artwork is an allegorical depiction of the west wind, personified as a winged figure blowing flowers towards Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. The composition includes figures representing the four seasons, and an inscription in Latin that translates to "Spring came, and Flora wandered through the fertile fields. While a warm breeze gently touched the countryside, she saw the west wind and fled..." This detailed and intricate engraving is a testament to Sadeler's skill as a printmaker and his ability to represent complex mythological concepts. "Westenwind" is housed in the Rijksmuseum.