Tags
Very Rich Hours
Discover our insights on history, from quick digestible summaries to in-depth explorations, all readily available on TheProfessorMom.
-
Château de Chantilly, Duke of Berry, Les Très Riches, Les Très Riches Heures, Limbourg brothers, Louis XIV, November Page, October Page, Very Rich HoursThe Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 9: October and November Pages
The October and November pages highlight rural life in 15th-century France. October portrays farmers sowing seeds along the Seine, showcasing…
-
Château of Saumur, Duke of Berry, Jean Colombe, King René, Les Très Riches, Les Très Riches Heures, September Page, Very Rich HoursThe Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 8: September Page
The page illustrates a two-phase painting depicting a grape harvest and knightly jousting, highlighting the stark societal divide in the…
-
The Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 7: August Page
This page juxtaposes the aristocracy and the peasantry simultaneously. Aristocrats enjoy the sport of hawking, where spaniels and hawks worked…
-
Château de Chantilly, Château of Poitiers, Duke of Berry, July Page, Les Très Riches, Les Très Riches Heures, Very Rich HoursThe Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 6: July Page
The July page illustrates summer harvest activities and sheep shearing near the Château of Poitiers, enhanced by the duke of…
-
The Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 5: June Page
The June page, created by Barthélemy d’Eyck in the 1480s, illustrates peasant haymaking activities vital for livestock feeding. The scene…
-
Château de Lusignan, Duke of Berry, Les Très Riches, Les Très Riches Heures, March Page, medieval agricultural practices, Very Rich HoursThe Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 3: March Page
The March page illustrates a peasant scene with Château de Lusignan, highlighting the duke of Berry’s influence. Peasants prepare land…
-
The Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 2: February Page
The February page of Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry presents a peasant scene contrasting with January’s depiction.…
-
Charles VI, Duc de Berry, Duke of Berry, Feudal France, Illuminated Manuscripts, Les Très Riches, Les Très Riches Heures, Very Rich HoursThe Very Rich Hours of the duke of Berry, Part 0: Key Background
Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry is a 15th-century illuminated manuscript, significant for its artistic beauty and insights…
For people who want to understand history, not just know it.
New essays on art, history, and architecture — delivered straight to your inbox.
New essays, no spam, unsubscribe anytime — Privacy Policy.