The Golden Age
The Met
Artist: Joachim Wtewael(Netherlandish, Utrecht 1566–1638 Utrecht)
Date: 1605
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 12 in. (22.5 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Edward Joseph Gallagher III Memorial Collection, Edward J. Gallagher Jr. Bequest; Lila Acheson Wallace Gift; special funds; and Gift of George Blumenthal, Bequest of Lillian S. Timken, The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr., Gift of Mrs. William M. Haupt, from the collection of Mrs. James B. Haggin, special funds, gifts, and bequests, by exchange, 1993
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous nude figures and children interact with animals and fruit in a lush, dense forest
Detailed Description
A vibrant, densely populated image depicts a lush, forested landscape filled with numerous nude figures, children, and various animals. In the foreground, a large group of figures occupies the left and center. On the far left, several nude adults and children gather around a tree, reaching for red and green fruits. One figure is perched high in the tree, while another climbs its trunk. Below them, a dark-furred dog drinks from a small stream. In the center, a nude woman reclines on a white cloth, holding a child who embraces her. They are surrounded by an abundance of fruits, including apples, grapes, and berries. Other nude figures, some with children, are scattered throughout this area, interacting with the fruit or each other. A brown cow and several sheep are visible in the mid-ground, with a child riding one of the sheep. To the right, a tall, bearded nude man stands, reaching upwards to pluck fruit from a tree. Below him, another nude woman reclines, surrounded by several children who are also holding or eating fruit. A small, dark, cat-like animal and a bird are near her. The background features a bright, light blue sky peeking through the dense green foliage of the trees, with distant blue hills and more animals, including deer and a horse, visible deeper in the forest. The overall scene is rich with greens, blues, and warm skin tones, accented by the bright colors of the fruit.
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