Kalenderblad november met twee valken 1901

"Kalenderblad november met twee valken" (Calendar page for November with two falcons), a 1901 artwork by Dutch painter Theo van Hoytema, features two falcons with elaborate headpieces. The artwork is part of a larger calendar series, employing a decorative style that includes elements of Art Nouveau. The image also features a calendar grid for the month of November and stylized natural motifs including snakes and a skeleton, suggesting a connection between the natural world and the passage of time. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this detailed depiction showcases van Hoytema's keen eye for naturalistic detail and his ability to infuse it with symbolic meaning.