Artwork
Juni
Juni is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Leandro Bassano. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Leandro Bassano's 'Juni' is a painting from 1595-1600, characteristic of the early Baroque period in Italian art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a rural idyll with figures and animals, including a woman with baskets and a cow, and a man leaning on a haystack. A monkey observes from a windowsill, adding a touch of curiosity to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create depth and dimensionality, reflecting the artist's skillful handling of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Created by Leandro dal Ponte, a Venetian-trained artist from Bassano del Grappa, 'Juni' is part of a family tradition of painting, with Leandro being the son of Jacopo Bassano and brother of Francesco Bassano the Younger.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leandro Bassano (10 June 1557 – 15 April 1622), also called Leandro dal Ponte, was an Italian Renaissance painter from Bassano del Grappa who was awarded a knighthood by the Doge of Venice.
