Zomer 1713

"Zomer" (Summer) is an etching by Nicolas Chasteau, created in 1713. The print depicts a female figure, likely representing Summer, holding a sheaf of wheat. She is adorned with a wreath of flowers and is surrounded by lush foliage, suggesting the abundance of nature during the summer season. This work is part of a series illustrating the four seasons, a popular theme in art history. It exemplifies the Baroque period's interest in allegorical subjects and the use of light and shadow for dramatic effect. This print, now located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Chasteau's skilled use of line and detail, making it an excellent example of 18th-century printmaking.