The Hay Harvest (June) before 1521

"The Hay Harvest (June)" is a circular woodcut created by Jörg Breu the Elder, a German artist known for his detailed depictions of everyday life, before 1521. The print depicts a group of people engaged in the labor-intensive process of harvesting hay, with a village and surrounding landscape in the background. The scene is full of activity, with figures carrying rakes, pitching hay into a cart, and working around a large wheel. Breu's meticulous detail and the focus on rural labor make this artwork a valuable record of agricultural practices in 16th century Germany.