
Summer Harvest in an Extensive Landscape
Toeput, Lodewyk · Flemish
c. 1590
- Medium
- pen and black ink with blue and brownish gray wash over graphite
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 7420 × 4728px
Description
The image displays a rural scene from a slightly elevated perspective. A figure sits under a large tree observing the surroundings. A road leads into the distance where two horses and a cart loaded with hay approach a rustic structure. Near the structure, there are barrels and smoke coming from a chimney. In the fields beyond, several small figures are engaged in harvesting activities. The horizon is lined with small buildings or trees. The illustration uses delicate lines with light blue washes for shadows. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones with hints of blue. The sky has wispy clouds and faint birds in the background.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).