Augustus, landschap met graanoogst 1614

"Augustus, landschap met graanoogst" (1614) is an etching by Dutch artist Andries Stock, depicting a rural scene with a harvest in progress. Stock was a prominent painter of the Dutch Golden Age and this etching is a beautiful example of his attention to detail and ability to capture light and shadow. The artwork features a wide landscape, with a large tree on the right side of the composition framing the scene. The depiction of a harvest is symbolic of the month of August, and the etching is believed to be part of a series depicting the 12 months of the year, further solidifying the connection to August. The etching is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.