Plate (part of a set) 1759 - 1793

This plate, part of a set, was produced by De Porceleyne Bijl in the Netherlands between 1759 and 1793. This plate, entitled "November," is part of a series depicting the months of the year and each one includes a scene from rural life. The scene on this plate depicts a group of people preparing to slaughter a pig for the winter. This type of imagery was popular in the 18th century as it reflected the values of agrarian society. The plate is made of tin-glazed earthenware, a material common in Dutch pottery. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York houses this example of De Porceleyne Bijl's "Months" series.