Middag 1582

"Middag" (Noon) is a 1582 engraving by Johann Sadeler I, showcasing the personification of midday as a reclining male figure, his body seemingly forming the cloud he lies on. The sun shines directly down on him, radiating from above. Below, the scene is depicted as a landscape with people engaged in midday activities. The work is part of the series "The Hours," and is an excellent example of the allegorical style of printmaking popular in the late 16th century.