Artwork
December (Capricorn)
December (Capricorn) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Bassano the Younger. It is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
December (Capricorn) is a 1601 oil painting by Francesco Bassano the Younger, held in the Museo del Prado. It exemplifies the early Baroque style in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively winter scene, with people engaged in butchering and food preparation. A woman in red and a man in green are prominent in the foreground, surrounded by others working or watching.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere, capturing the coziness and intimacy of the scene. The use of oil paint allowed for rich, detailed rendering of the figures and their surroundings.
History & Provenance
Francesco Bassano the Younger, eldest son of Jacopo Bassano, produced this work while involved in the family workshop, which also operated a branch in Venice. The painting is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Bassano the Younger (Italian: Francesco Bassano il Giovane; 26 January 1549 – 4 July 1592), also called Francesco Giambattista da Ponte or Francesco da Ponte the Younger, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period.
