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Flower seller in the Grand Place of City Hall (hotel de Ville-Stadhuis) in Brussels
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Flower seller in the Grand Place of City Hall (hotel de Ville-Stadhuis) in Brussels
Flower seller in the Grand Place of City Hall (hotel de Ville-Stadhuis) in Brussels Belgium Brussels, Grand Place Building Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965 ca.. Date of Artwork:1402-1454. Artist:Van Thienen, Jacob, Van Ruysbroeck, Jan, Van Rode, Marten
SDA-F-001311-0000
Media ID 33273893
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Beach Umbrella Commerce And Trade Cusp Florist Flower Gothic Itinerant Vendor Low Relief Membership Of Social Rapport Spire By Land On The Road Society And Politics
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This print captures the essence of a bustling scene in the Grand Place of City Hall (hotel de Ville-Stadhuis) in Brussels, Belgium. The focal point of the image is a flower seller, standing proudly amidst the architectural marvels that surround her. The Grand Place Building, with its Late Gothic and Gothic elements dating back to the Middle Ages, provides an awe-inspiring backdrop for this snapshot frozen in time. The intricate details of arches, columns, spires, and cusps showcase the craftsmanship of European architecture from the first and second millennium A. D. Created around 1965 by renowned artists Van Thienen, Jacob; Van Ruysbroeck, Jan; and Van Rode Marten; this photograph beautifully juxtaposes commerce and trade against a historical setting. Itinerant vendors like our flower seller were an integral part of urban life during that era. As we delve deeper into this image's narrative, we notice other intriguing elements: a two-light window casting gentle rays upon our protagonist's face; sculptures adorning low reliefs on nearby structures depicting scenes from society and politics; transportation methods such as carts or wheelbarrows used to transport goods along cobbled streets. Amidst all these fascinating details lies nature's vibrant contribution - flowers! Our florist stands beside buckets filled with colorful blooms while sheltering herself under a beach umbrella. This harmonious blend between human activity and natural beauty adds depth to this already captivating composition. Alinari has masterfully captured not just a moment frozen in time but also an entire epoch within one frame. This print transports us back to late gothic Brussels where history comes alive through architecture, trade flourishes through itinerant vendors' hard work, and nature thrives amidst bustling city life.
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