Vrouw met sikkel en korenaren op een rocaille 1719 - 1749

This engraving, "Vrouw met sikkel en korenaren op een rocaille," by Philipp Andreas Degmair, depicts a woman holding a sickle and wheat stalks, surrounded by ornate rococo scrolls, insects, and flowers. This etching, part of a series representing the seasons, uses a delicate, detailed style to represent summer. The woman's pose and the abundance of nature embody the warmth and vitality of the season. This work, dated between 1719 and 1749, is a beautiful example of the rococo style that flourished during the 18th century.