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Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting, at the top, a lady before a table ready for a banquet. At the bottom, a man and a woman before a table and a man with a hat attacked by a dog. Folio 102. Library University of Valencia. Spain
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13th Attack Attacked Banquet Chretienne Christianism Daily Doctrine Feast Folio Letters Manuscript Ready University Valencia
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This 13th century Doctrine Chretienne manuscript from the University of Valencia in Spain presents a striking contrast between the top and bottom images on Folio 102. At the top, a graceful lady stands before a lavishly set banquet table, adorned with golden vessels, jars, and intricately detailed letters, suggesting the opulence and refinement of daily life in medieval Europe. The scene exudes an air of leisure and luxury, as the lady appears poised and ready to enjoy the feast before her. In stark contrast, the bottom image depicts a man and a woman seated at a table, their expressions of alarm and fear evident as a man in a hat is attacked by a ferocious dog. The sudden intrusion of violence and chaos disrupts the idyllic scene above, reminding us of the unpredictability and harsh realities of life in the Middle Ages. The intricate miniature, executed in a French or Flemish school style, showcases the rich history and cultural heritage of European literature and art during the Middle Ages. The manuscript's preservation in the University of Valencia Library allows us to continue studying and appreciating the intricacies of this fascinating period in history.
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