Februari 1586 - 1618

"Februari" is an engraving by Jan (II) Collaert, depicting the month of February in a lively, bustling scene. It’s one of a series of twelve engravings, each representing a different month of the year. The artwork features a crowded city square, with people going about their daily lives, while in the foreground, an elderly man sits by a fireplace, looking out at the scene. The sun shines brightly in the sky, while the astrological sign of Pisces, symbolizing February, floats above the city. The engraving was made in the Netherlands between 1586 and 1618, and exemplifies the detailed and often humorous representations of everyday life common in Northern European art during this period.