Tronc Collection

"Tronc: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of "tronc, " a term that encompasses various aspects of human activities

Tronc Collection: Ms 170 fol. 59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood

Ms 170 fol. 59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood
JHG183757 Ms 170 fol.59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood, from Moralia in Job by Pope Gregory the Great (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Tronc Collection: Fol. 64r Eating Bread and Drinking Wine, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis

Fol. 64r Eating Bread and Drinking Wine, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142985 Fol.64r Eating Bread and Drinking Wine, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Tronc Collection: Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre (engraving)

Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre (engraving)
3645482 Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre)

Tronc Collection: Landscape with Tree Trunks, c. 1887 (oil on canvas)

Landscape with Tree Trunks, c. 1887 (oil on canvas)
BRN158978 Landscape with Tree Trunks, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 54.6x45.7 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tronc Collection: Marie Therese d Austriche espouse ville Paris

Marie Therese d Austriche espouse ville Paris
Marie Therese d Austriche son espouse: dans la ville de Paris capitale de leurs royaumes, au retour de la signature de la paix generalle et de leur heureux mariage: enrichie de plusieurs figures

Tronc Collection: Hamburg After the Fire, 1842 (oil on panel)

Hamburg After the Fire, 1842 (oil on panel)
XKH145519 Hamburg After the Fire, 1842 (oil on panel) by Gensler, Jacob (1808-45); 45.1x52.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"Tronc: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of "tronc, " a term that encompasses various aspects of human activities, from ancient traditions to artistic expressions. From medieval manuscripts to engravings and sculptures, this caption takes you on a captivating journey through time. In the depths of Ms 170 fol. 59 lies an intriguing historiated initial Q depicting monks diligently chopping wood. This image transports us back to a bygone era, where labor was essential for survival and spirituality intertwined with daily life. Fol. 64r presents another fascinating scene - "Eating Bread and Drinking Wine. " This illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis showcases the simple pleasures of sustenance in exquisite detail on vellum, inviting us to savor every morsel. Moving forward, we encounter an engraving titled "Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d'arbre. " Here, nature's resources are ingeniously harnessed as humans utilize tree trunks as tools for pressing fruits or extracting juices – a testament to our resourcefulness throughout history. As we delve deeper into artistry, we stumble upon "Landscape with Tree Trunks, " an oil painting created around 1887. The canvas captures the raw beauty of nature's elements while highlighting the strength and resilience found within these majestic giants. The Album January 1830 introduces us to wooden buildings set ablaze; their flames dance against the winter sky. Symbolic in its representation, fire signifies both destruction and rebirth – reminding us that sometimes letting go is necessary for new beginnings. Dalou Sculpture brings playfulness into focus with two pieces titled "Hide and Seek Cache-Cache. " These sculptures depict figures seeking refuge behind tree trunks – a whimsical reminder that even adults can find joy in childlike games amidst life's complexities.