tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1323597722209982120..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: March - Très Riches HeuresRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84426883290833674202014-03-04T19:09:06.412+00:002014-03-04T19:09:06.412+00:00I got there in the end Patricia - thank you for yo...I got there in the end Patricia - thank you for your kind comment which I appreciate very much.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-92002608644483442492014-03-04T14:22:00.972+00:002014-03-04T14:22:00.972+00:00Rosemary I have so enjoyed seeing these posts of t...Rosemary I have so enjoyed seeing these posts of the Tres Riches Heures, such a delight to have your interpretation of them too.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22692253084695905132014-03-02T17:14:41.392+00:002014-03-02T17:14:41.392+00:00That is so kind of you to say Perpetua - I don'...That is so kind of you to say Perpetua - I don't think that I realised quite what a task I had given myself each month to do especially when it coincided with my being away etc. Your comment has made it all worthwhile - thank you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14869195558441588792014-03-02T17:07:55.252+00:002014-03-02T17:07:55.252+00:00Apparently it has become so degraded and fragile, ...Apparently it has become so degraded and fragile, and that is why it has to be kept under special conditions. Thank you for visiting Suzie.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49652895283715448032014-03-02T16:19:19.771+00:002014-03-02T16:19:19.771+00:00This has been such an enjoyable and interesting se...This has been such an enjoyable and interesting series of posts, Rosemary- a real pleasure to read each month. Thank you.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30552969831977541092014-03-02T12:58:55.146+00:002014-03-02T12:58:55.146+00:00Beautiful images. Whilst I understand they must be...Beautiful images. Whilst I understand they must be protected, what is the point of items like this if no-one can see them. Thanks for sharing these, I'd never heard of them.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4471776653940832332014-03-01T08:24:29.326+00:002014-03-01T08:24:29.326+00:00Dear Marian - 12 months later and I finally made i...Dear Marian - 12 months later and I finally made it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71062629184725192552014-03-01T08:23:29.953+00:002014-03-01T08:23:29.953+00:00Nie powinniśmy narzekać nasze życie dzisiaj jest t...Nie powinniśmy narzekać nasze życie dzisiaj jest tak łatwo w porównaniu.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38187752616582072232014-03-01T00:25:13.639+00:002014-03-01T00:25:13.639+00:00The finale of a beautiful series Rosemary. It was ...The finale of a beautiful series Rosemary. It was so very interesting. Such a pity the little pieces of art can't be viewed anymore. I hope they will be in the future sometime. <br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91787878103650842412014-02-28T23:36:03.660+00:002014-02-28T23:36:03.660+00:00Teraz w marcu robimy prawie to samo. Jednak teraz ...Teraz w marcu robimy prawie to samo. Jednak teraz życie jest łatwiejsze. Pozdrawiam.<br />Now, in March we do almost the same thing. But now, life is easier. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8968986812729103422014-02-28T22:30:30.073+00:002014-02-28T22:30:30.073+00:00I think that we would have great difficulty coping...I think that we would have great difficulty coping with the life that was led in the 15th century. As you mentioned the physical ordeal of cultivating the fields, and then getting back to your hovel with no hot water or central heating - we have it so easy today in comparison.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47539675713966920422014-02-28T22:24:38.831+00:002014-02-28T22:24:38.831+00:00Interesting to see the every day life in the 15th...Interesting to see the every day life in the 15th century and to notice that things actually remain the same , only it was so much more of a physical ordeal to cultivate the fields .Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42524460440217606192014-02-28T17:53:08.051+00:002014-02-28T17:53:08.051+00:00Dear Helen - thank you for your kindness - it is h...Dear Helen - thank you for your kindness - it is hard to believe that I started doing these posts a year ago now. So pleased that you have enjoyed seeing them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-209484032266703492014-02-28T17:51:33.063+00:002014-02-28T17:51:33.063+00:00There was another manuscript that the brothers did...There was another manuscript that the brothers did for the Duc de Berry called Les Belles Heures, a lavishly illustrated medieval book of prayers. It is now owned by the Metropolitan Museum of art, NY. If you are ever there you should try and see it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31477802856931911642014-02-28T17:43:27.248+00:002014-02-28T17:43:27.248+00:00Dear Dimi - I think we are all feeling a sense of ...Dear Dimi - I think we are all feeling a sense of joy that spring is now on its way. Hope the month of March is a happy time for you too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1272740031729406602014-02-28T17:42:30.498+00:002014-02-28T17:42:30.498+00:00It has been like following an illustrated document...It has been like following an illustrated documentary from 15th century during the past 12 months that I have been posting these manuscripts. As you mention the cycle of the year goes on, and not entirely dissimilar from today.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52751717107745617752014-02-28T17:39:48.354+00:002014-02-28T17:39:48.354+00:00I do love the prospect of spring Inge - we have no...I do love the prospect of spring Inge - we have not had any snow either, but never say never until the next few weeks have past.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62010361067087645142014-02-28T17:38:51.155+00:002014-02-28T17:38:51.155+00:00It is interesting that you should mention the litt...It is interesting that you should mention the little shrine which then led my eye towards the church on the lefthand side which I had not noticed. Although Château de Lusignan is no more, I wonder if the little shrine is still in existence, I believe that the church is still there.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22807882617933386712014-02-28T17:24:48.780+00:002014-02-28T17:24:48.780+00:00Dear Rosemary
I love when you post about - March -...Dear Rosemary<br />I love when you post about - March - Très Riches Heures. Your research and observations are wonderful. I feel like I have had "the docent tour" Many thanks and wishing you a pleasant weekend<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49456391078253410002014-02-28T16:22:59.517+00:002014-02-28T16:22:59.517+00:00Hello Rosemary, I'd bet that if a scene like ...Hello Rosemary, I'd bet that if a scene like this would be painted today, the emphasis would be on the lushness and romance of spring, yet this is perhaps the least colorful of the series, and every single person is hard at work.<br /><br />Your comment about the Musée Condé putting away the manuscript struck a chord. Of course, these must be conserved, but those interested in such art should seek every opportunity of witnessing originals--I have never seen a photograph or reproduction of an illuminated manuscript that came anywhere near the vibrancy and beauty of the original.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46631589519284755412014-02-28T15:05:04.580+00:002014-02-28T15:05:04.580+00:00Dear Mark - apparently the Duc de Berry valued Her...Dear Mark - apparently the Duc de Berry valued Herman, Paul and Johan's work highly. In fact Paul especially was on good terms with the duke, and received a court position as valet de chambre or personal attendant. The duke gave him jewellery and a big house in Bourges. Paul was attracted to a young girl called Gillette la Mercière, but her parents disapproved. The duke had the girl confined, and released her only on the king's command. In 1411 Paul and Gillette were married - the girl was 12 Paul was 24 at the time. There were no children, and you may recall that all the Limbourg brothers died of the plague five years later in 1416, they were all under 30 years of age. The Duke also died in 1416 - it is not known whether he died of the plague as he was 75 years old.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21717294886350009642014-02-28T14:18:45.798+00:002014-02-28T14:18:45.798+00:00Dear Rosemary,
I've enjoyed this remarkable a...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />I've enjoyed this remarkable accounting of not only the year, but of 15th-century life. It would be interesting to know how it was valued by the Duc de Berry in terms of how the Limbourg Brothers were repaid. I wonder if they received money, food and lodging, pensions? I imagine it might have been a tenuous life for a 15th-century artist, though everything is relative, isn't it?Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45053093934178362752014-02-28T12:10:21.231+00:002014-02-28T12:10:21.231+00:00Dear Rosemary,what a beautiful-collage- calender,y...Dear Rosemary,what a beautiful-collage- calender,you made!!Spring has come and i like it!Thank you for your visit!I really appreciate it!<br />Wish you a happy new month of March!!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33621079447876535812014-02-28T09:56:28.746+00:002014-02-28T09:56:28.746+00:00Dear Loi - the snow is very well depicted and a ve...Dear Loi - the snow is very well depicted and a very unusual image for that period when snow was hardly ever painted. The earliest snow painting I can recall is Pieter Bruegel the Elders painting of Hunters in the Snow and that was 150 years after the Très Riches Heures manuscript.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78595821662400670622014-02-28T09:51:06.790+00:002014-02-28T09:51:06.790+00:00I suppose that the biggest changes in agriculture ...I suppose that the biggest changes in agriculture have happened during the 20th century. My husband's father was a farmer and he was still using horses to plough his fields in the 1950s much like the peasant in the manuscript.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com