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MS 92 f. 132v-133r, Office of the Dead, Matins, The Three Living and the Three Dead
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MS 92 f. 132v-133r, Office of the Dead, Matins, The Three Living and the Three Dead
5913399 MS 92 f.132v-133r, Office of the Dead, Matins, The Three Living and the Three Dead, from a Book of Hours, western France, use of Rome, 1490-1510 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School; 22.8x14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22323426
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This print showcases an exquisite medieval manuscript, MS 92 f. 132v-133r, Office of the Dead, Matins, The Three Living and the Three Dead. Created by the French School in western France between 1490 and 1510, this illuminated allegory is a true masterpiece of early Renaissance art. Measuring at 22.8x14.8 cm, this stunning piece can be found at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK. Its vibrant colors and intricate details are brought to life through pen & ink and tempera on parchment. The image depicts a scene filled with symbolism and mortality as three living individuals encounter three haunting skeletal figures amidst a wooded forest backdrop. Mounted on horseback with falcons perched on their arms, these hunters are confronted by death itself wielding a scythe. The border surrounding this double-page miniature is ornate and elaborate, featuring bright colors that add depth to the composition. A crucifix stands tall against one side of the page while animals such as horses roam freely within its borders. This mesmerizing artwork serves as a reminder of our own mortality - a memento mori urging us to reflect upon our existence while marveling at its artistic brilliance. It captures both the beauty of life and inevitability of death in one breathtaking image.
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