Artwork
Summer (June, July, August)
Summer (June, July, August) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Bassano the Younger. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Summer (June, July, August) is an allegorical oil painting created by Francesco Bassano the Younger in 1596. It is a representative work of the early Baroque period in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively outdoor scene, capturing the essence of summer through various daily activities and allegorical elements. Figures are shown engaged in tasks such as leading a donkey cart and carrying baskets, set against a backdrop of a village and a river.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, brings the scene to life. The warm glow of the moon and the bright colors of the clothing stand out against the darker tones, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Francesco Bassano the Younger, born in 1549, was a Venetian painter and the eldest son of Jacopo Bassano. He worked in the family workshop and later established a branch in Venice. The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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.
