November 17th century

"November Schlachtmaent/ heeft rrr. daghen" is a 17th-century woodcut print by an anonymous artist, depicting a scene of a pig being slaughtered. The small size of the artwork, measuring 35 mm in height and 82 mm in width, suggests that it may have been part of a larger series or calendar. The woodcut style and detailed depiction of the slaughterhouse scene reflect the artist's skill in capturing the harsh realities of life in the 17th century. The inscription above the image in German translates to "November Slaughter, it has 30 days," providing insight into the calendar function of the artwork. The small size of the artwork, the descriptive inscription, and the realistic depiction of the slaughterhouse scene all point to the potential purpose of this artwork as a calendar or a part of a larger series representing the months of the year.