December - Engraving.

Item Info

Title:
December - Engraving.
Date:
1750 to 1875
Description:

  • Engraving with an image representing the month of December in the European medieval calendar. The “killing of the pig" in the Middle Ages used to take place between the months of November to January, being more common in November in Spain and in December in Italy. Usually, like here, the animal is presented in a peaceful pose, almost asleep.

  • Folder: 4

Location:
Italy
Subject:
Format:
engravings (prints)
Language:
Italian
Extent:
1 scan
Digital Collection:
Broadsides and Ephemera Collection
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • duke:463369
  • bdsit04019
  • ark:/87924/r4tb10z97
  • f889b9a2-9df6-46ef-94e9-5734f70752f4
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