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John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France
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Banquet Berry Celebration Chantilly Courtesan Diners Dining Eating Exchanging Feast Gifts Heures Hours Illuminated Knight Manuscript Nobility Noble Nobleman Opulence Rich Riches Richness Tourney Tres Very 15th Commensal January Year
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John, Duke of Berry's Household Exchanging New Year Gifts (Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, 15th century). This exquisite miniature painting from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry manuscript, housed at the Chateau de Chantilly in France, captures the opulence and festivity of the Duke's household during the New Year celebration. Seated at the right, in blue robes, is the Duke himself, surrounded by his noblemen, knights, and courtesans. The scene is set in a grand, illuminated room adorned with intricate patterns and gold detailing. The air is filled with the joyous atmosphere of the season, as the Duke and his companions exchange gifts. A banquet table laden with an abundance of food and drink is at the center of the room. Delicacies such as roasted game, fruits, and bread are displayed, while a dog sits at the feet of one of the diners, adding to the lively scene. The Duke, a prominent figure in 15th-century French high society, is known for his love of tourneys and the arts. The manuscript, which includes calendars, historical scenes, and religious images, is a testament to his patronage of the arts and his position as a nobleman of great wealth and influence. The New Year gift-giving scene is a commemoration of the passing of time and the renewal of relationships. The richness of the scene reflects the abundance and opulence of the Duke's household, a symbol of the prosperity and power of the medieval nobility.
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