Allegory of Autumn by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem. A complex allegorical scene featuring numerous mythological figures and putti with harvest bounty surrounding a central circular vignette of a goat-drawn chariot.

Allegory of Autumn

A vibrant Dutch Golden Age masterpiece celebrating the bounty of harvest through a rich tapestry of mythological figures.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

1 frame size

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1675 by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, this masterful oil painting captures the abundance of autumn. A central tondo depicting Bacchus in a chariot is framed by dynamic figures bearing grapes and cornucopias, showcasing the artist's sophisticated command of movement and classical allegory.

More like this

Allegory of Autumn

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Allegory of Autumn

Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem

A masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age allegory, this painting celebrates the bounty of autumn with rich tones and classical figures.

Nature or Abundance

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Nature or Abundance

Léon Frédéric

An intricate Symbolist masterpiece celebrating the richness of the natural world through a lush, allegorical composition.

Triumphal Chariot of Kallo

Contains nudity

Dark Academia

Triumphal Chariot of Kallo

Peter Paul Rubens

An energetic and masterfully executed oil sketch by Peter Paul Rubens depicting a grand triumphal procession.

Return from the Vintage

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Return from the Vintage

Auguste Levêque

A grand and energetic academic painting celebrating the harvest through a lush, bacchanalian procession of figures.

Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man

Contains nudity

Figure Studies

Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man

Unknown Artist

This dramatic 17th-century scene captures the philosopher Diogenes searching through a crowd with dynamic brushwork and a rich, warm palette.