November

Two laborers in the foreground use a large crosscut saw to process a fallen log. Beyond them, swineherds lead a herd of pigs through a grove of trees to forage for acorns, a seasonal practice known as pannage. The scene transitions into a vast landscape featuring a winding river with a small boat and a distant village under an autumn sky.

This work belongs to the 'Labors of the Months' tradition, which visually encodes the Renaissance understanding of the relationship between human industry and the cosmic order. It reflects the intersection of natural philosophy and the cyclic passage of time, suggesting that human activity must align with the rhythmic laws governing the material world.