Who painted Sommer (Juli)?

Sommer (Juli) was painted by Leandro Bassano in 1599.

Where can I see Sommer (Juli)?

Sommer (Juli) is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Sommer (Juli)?

Sommer (Juli) is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Sommer (Juli)

Leandro Bassano , 1599

Sommer (Juli) 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

Created in 1599 by Leandro Bassano, an Italian painter from Bassano del Grappa, the work titled *Sommer (Juli)* belongs to the early Baroque period. It is presently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Bassano, a member of a prominent artistic family, later received knighthood from the Doge of Venice.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a seated woman in a chair amid verdant foliage, with a table covered by a white cloth. A man in a bright green robe and red hat stands nearby, holding a feathered fan, while another woman in white presents a plate of food. A dog rests on the ground, and a small ladder leans against a tree, suggesting a leisurely, domestic scene.

Technique & Style

Bassano employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, creating a sense of volume and spatial depth. The handling of light and shadow guides the eye toward the central group, while the lush background and subtle atmospheric perspective enhance the overall tranquility of the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s workshop in Venice before being acquired by the museum, reflecting the typical movement of Bassano’s works from private Venetian collections to public institutions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Leandro Bassano

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.