Fleau Collection

Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from Livre des Prouffitz Champestres by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum)
XIR206473 Ms 5064 fol.35r Threshing, from Livre des Prouffitz Champestres by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fleau; Flail; Dreschflegel (engraving)
7196017 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fleau; Flail; Dreschflegel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleau; Flail; Dreschflegel)

Hache, Fleau, Masse (engraving)
7194013 Hache, Fleau, Masse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hache, Fleau, Masse)

Quatrefoils of the Prophet Aggee: the Temple rebuilt, and the dried Earth
XIR164984 Quatrefoils of the Prophet Aggee: the Temple rebuilt, and the dried Earth, and quatrefoils with the Signs of the Zodiac and the Labours of the Year

September: Threshing Grain, from the Psalter of St. Elizabeth (vellum)
XIR166023 September: Threshing Grain, from the Psalter of St. Elizabeth (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Fol. 59r August: Threshing Wheat (vellum)
XIR161700 Fol.59r August: Threshing Wheat (vellum) by Matfre Ermengaut (d.1322); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

Threshing corn, illustration from a school textbook Enseignement par les yeux
CHT211487 Threshing corn, illustration from a school textbook Enseignement par les yeux, 2nd half 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Un fleau mortel (colour litho)
5212725 Un fleau mortel (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un fleau mortel. Elle raconta en pleurant son reve a Servius)

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344609 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Man Threshing with a Farm Cart in the Foreground (coloured chalk)
CH36680 A Man Threshing with a Farm Cart in the Foreground (coloured chalk) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Ms 1058-1975 f8r Threshing Corn in the Barn, illuminated calendar page for August
FIT133914 Ms 1058-1975 f8r Threshing Corn in the Barn, illuminated calendar page for August, from a Book of Hours, c.1500 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); 19.2x13.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

October, sowing, ploughing and threshing, Libra, illustration from the Almanach
XIR345829 October, sowing, ploughing and threshing, Libra, illustration from the Almanach des Bergers, 1491 (xylograph) (b/w photo) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl)

Threshing Floor, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL200972 Threshing Floor, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Vinogradov, Sergei Arsenevich (1869-1938); 60x83 cm; K. Savitsky Art Museum, Penza, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Un grand fleau la tuberculose. A street scene from an impoverished area. The Grim Reaper is looming in the background. Date 1917. Un grand fleau la tuberculose

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"Fleau: A Visual Journey Through Time" Step into the captivating world of "fleau" as we explore its rich history through various illustrations and engravings. From ancient tools to agricultural scenes, this collection of images offers a glimpse into the significance and versatility of this term. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to the concept of "fleau, " showcasing different depictions such as flails and dreschflegels in an intriguing engraving. These traditional farming instruments were essential for separating grain from its husk, ensuring a bountiful harvest. In Quatrefoils of the Prophet Aggee, we witness the symbolic representation of a rebuilt temple and dried earth, reminding us that even in times of hardship, perseverance can lead to renewal. September: Threshing Grain from the Psalter of St. Elizabeth beautifully captures the laborious process with delicate vellum artistry. The timeless practice continues in Fol. 59r August: Threshing Wheat where farmers diligently work their fields to extract precious grains. Even school textbooks like Enseignement par les yeux recognize its importance by featuring illustrations depicting threshing corn. Un fleau mortel takes on a more ominous tone with its vivid color litho portrayal, emphasizing how this tool can also be used destructively if placed in wrong hands. Meanwhile, Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book showcases how "fleau" is deeply ingrained in our culture since 1814. Moving away from agriculture but still connected to our theme, A Man Threshing with a Farm Cart demonstrates how versatile these tools are across different settings - not limited solely to farms but adaptable for various purposes. Ms 1058-1975 f8r transports us back through time with an illuminated calendar page for August; here we witness farmers threshing corn inside barns under warm candlelight - a reminder that hard work knows no boundaries, even in the darkest of nights.