Spring c. 1600
nicolaesdebruyn
comic strip sketch
pen drawing
mechanical pen drawing
pen illustration
pen sketch
junji ito style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
"Spring" is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes de Bruyn, dating back to around 1600. This detailed print depicts a busy scene of a grand estate, with figures working in the gardens. The artist portrays the idyllic nature of springtime with meticulous attention to detail, from the flowering plants to the birds in the sky. The use of fine lines and shading gives the print a delicate and refined quality, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art. This artwork provides a glimpse into the leisure activities and social life of the upper class during this era.
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True to tradition certain elements recur in illustrations of the months of April and May. April is often associated with working the land and May with boating and carefree outdoor parties. In this representation of spring the designer incorporated features of both months; and, even cattle breeding is included. In the background farmers can be seen washing their sheep prior to shearing them.
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