CIRCLE OF ABEL GRIMMER (ANTWERP C.1570-1618/28)

The present composition likely originates from the drawing of spring by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, dated 1565, now in the Albertina, Vienna, a composition made popular by a series of prints published in 1570 by Hieronymous Cock. Abel Grimmer made copies of the series, simplifying aspects of his composition, here further revised by an artist from Grimmer's circle who took inspiration from his style and his variations of the subject.