The Labours of the Months: September

The Labours of the Months: September

about 1580, Italian, Venetian

Cycles of the labours (or occupations) of the months were popular in medieval art and reappeared in northern Italy in the 16th century.

Here, September is represented by a man squeezing grapes.

See the other 11 paintings showing the different Labours.

Key facts

Artist
Italian, Venetian
Full title
The Labours of the Months: September
Group
The Labours of the Months
Date made
about 1580
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
13.6 x 10.6 cm
Acquisition credit
Layard Bequest, 1916
Inventory number
NG3110.3
Location in Gallery
Not on display

Other paintings in the group: The Labours of the Months

Painting
The Labours of the Months: January from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: January'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: February from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: February'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: March from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: March'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: April from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: April'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: May from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: May'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: June from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: June'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: July from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: July'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: August from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: August'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: October from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: October'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: November from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: November'
Painting
The Labours of the Months: December from The Labours of the Months
Italian, Venetian
about 1580
Style of Bonifazio di Pitati: 'The Labours of the Months: December'

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