September c. 1560 - 1652

"September" is a 16th century engraving by Dutch artist Julius Goltzius, depicting a rural scene of people harvesting fruit from a tree. The scene is set in a small village with a few houses and a distant church. The detail of the engraving, particularly the depiction of the fruit, the people’s clothing and the landscape, showcases Goltzius’ masterful command of the engraving technique. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a charming and illustrative example of the Dutch Golden Age, with its focus on everyday life and scenes of nature.