The Labors of the Months: Cutting Faggots (March) 1530 - 1565

"The Labors of the Months: Cutting Faggots (March)" is a small enamel painting by Jean II Pénicaud, depicting the labor of cutting faggots in the month of March. The work, dated between 1530 and 1565, showcases Pénicaud's mastery of enamel painting, a technique popular during the French Renaissance. The miniature is characterized by a detailed rendering of figures and landscapes, typical of the artist's style, making it a fine example of French Renaissance art and enamelwork. The painting can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.