November 17th century

"November" is an anonymous 17th-century woodcut depicting a scene from the Bible. A winged angel, holding a staff, stands amongst sheep and goats, while a seated figure, likely representing God, appears in the heavens above. The scene is thought to be an allegory for the separation of the righteous (sheep) from the unrighteous (goats) at the Last Judgement, a common theme in religious art of the period. The intricate lines and detailed figures in the image, typical of the woodcut technique, create a sense of depth and drama, and showcase the artist's skill in capturing the solemnity of the biblical story.