December måned 1645

"December måned" (December Month) is a 1645 etching by Flemish artist Albert Haelwegh, known for his allegorical depictions of the months. The print features a woman, likely representing December, holding a candle in a darkened room. In the foreground, a skull, hourglass, and coins are present, symbolizing mortality, time, and the material world. Haelwegh's work, characterized by detailed etching and dramatic chiaroscuro, explores the themes of time, death, and human existence. "December måned" is part of a series of monthly prints, each depicting a different allegorical representation. This series is currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark.