Artwork
The Twelve Months: October
The Twelve Months: October is a print by the Baroque artist Jan van de Velde. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jan van de Velde II created *The Twelve Months: October* in 1613 as part of a series highlighting seasonal activities. This etching captures a vibrant farm scene during the harvest month.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bustling October scene with grape harvesting, animal tending, and basket carrying. A distant building, bridge, and river add depth, while the clear sky and lined trees evoke a crisp autumn atmosphere. Latin text at the bottom underscores the harvest theme.
Technique & Style
Van de Velde employed simple yet effective lines and shading techniques to convey depth and animate the scene, characteristic of his approach to capturing everyday life.
History & Provenance
The etching is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, part of Van de Velde's broader series on the twelve months.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan van de Velde the younger (1593 – c. 1 November 1641) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker, mostly of animal, landscape and still-life subjects. He was the son of Jan van de Velde the Elder and the father of…
