The “Months of Lucas” is derived from a famous Flemish tapestry series illustrating the labors of the months. The series was copied in cartoons painted by specialized artists such as Joseph Yvart, Charles Chastelain and Louis de Boulogne the younger. These cartoons were put on the looms before 1683 for Colbert, then for the King in 1688 and subsequently throughout the 18th century. “November” comes from a late version, produced in the workshops of Pierre-François Cozette. A medallion in the lower border bears the sign of Sagittarius, indicating that the scene is set in November. People plough the earth and sow the grain provided for them. The borders are formed by a yellow grid on a blue ground with quoins accompanied by cornucopia; in the middle of the upper border we see the arms of France between two large wings. This 1770 edition was made up of four pieces. In 1773, “November” was presented to the Archbishop of Turin on the occasion of the marriage of the Comte d’Artois to Marie-Thérèsefsavoy.
