December: varkens slachten (steenbok) 1575 - 1613

"December: varkens slachten (steenbok)" is an etching created by Antonio Tempesta between 1575 and 1613. This artwork is part of a series depicting the twelve months of the year and features a scene of butchering a pig in the winter, as indicated by the bare trees and snowy landscape. The image showcases Tempesta's skill in depicting realistic details and perspective, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with a village in the background and a figure preparing a pig for slaughter in the foreground. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.