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Peasant, labourer, musician in the Fifteenth Century, after Chroniques
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Peasant, labourer, musician in the Fifteenth Century, after Chroniques
PER287376 Peasant, labourer, musician in the Fifteenth Century, after Chroniques by Froissard, from Costumes de Paris a Travers les Siecles ed. Roy, published 1887 (coloured engraving) by Gerlier (b.1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: paysan; musicien; pipeau; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23379614
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Cultivation Grapes Hoeing Playing Music Pressing Labourer
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This print takes us back to the fifteenth century, offering a glimpse into the lives of peasants and laborers during that time. Inspired by Froissard's "Chroniques" this colored engraving beautifully depicts a scene from medieval Paris. In the foreground, we see a group of hardworking individuals engaged in various activities. A peasant woman dressed in traditional attire carefully tends to grapevines, her hoeing tool in hand as she cultivates the fertile soil. Beside her stands a male laborer, his focus on pressing grapes to extract their precious juice for winemaking. Amidst their diligent work, another figure captures our attention - a musician playing an enchanting melody on his pipeau. His music provides respite from the arduous tasks at hand and adds an element of joy and harmony to this rustic setting. The artist Gerlier skillfully brings these characters to life through intricate details and vibrant colors. The farmhouse backdrop further immerses us in the Renaissance era, showcasing the humble abode where these hardworking individuals reside. As we observe this snapshot from history preserved within this private collection, it serves as a reminder of how agriculture was not only about physical labor but also about artistry and cultural expression. This image encapsulates both the challenges faced by those who worked tirelessly on farms while highlighting moments of respite found through music and camaraderie among fellow workers.
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