Artwork
September
September is an ink print by the Baroque artist Ludovico Mattioli. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
September is an etching on laid paper created by Ludovico Mattioli in 1601.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural landscape with a house, tree, and distant figures walking along a riverbank. The presence of ripe grapes and the inscription 'SEPTEMBER' at the bottom suggest it is part of a series representing the months of the year.
Technique & Style
Mattioli employed fine etched lines to convey texture and detail, evident in the rendering of water ripples and fabric folds.
Artist & collection
