The artwork titled “Haymaking (June and July)” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, created in 1565, is an oil painting on panel belonging to the Northern Renaissance art movement. With dimensions of 161 x 117 cm, this genre painting is part of the “Twelve Months” series. Currently, it is housed in the Lobkowicz Palace located within Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic.
The artwork vividly depicts a pastoral scene of summer haymaking. In the foreground, peasants are engaged in various activities related to the harvest; some are gathering hay, while others carry supplies, indicating the communal effort of agricultural life. Rolling fields stretch towards a distant village and a picturesque landscape beyond, with hills and a serene sky, evoking a sense of harmony between humans and nature. The meticulous details and the blend of vibrant and earthy tones reflect the artist’s keen observation and his ability to portray the daily lives of common folk during the 16th century.