Augustus 1635 - 1694

"Augustus" is an etching by Dutch artist Dirck de Bray, dating back to 1635-1694. The print depicts a scene of rural life, featuring figures harvesting grain in a field. In the background, a windmill stands tall against a cloudy sky, emphasizing the idyllic nature of the setting. De Bray's attention to detail, evident in the depiction of the workers' tools and the natural world, highlights the artist's keen observation of everyday life. This small-scale work exemplifies the genre of etching, a printmaking technique that involves incising a design onto a metal plate to create an image.