tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post8488648987389809975..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: December - Très Riches HeuresRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30863698594056350332014-01-01T21:19:34.620+00:002014-01-01T21:19:34.620+00:00Dear Mary - nice to hear from you again. Glad you ...Dear Mary - nice to hear from you again. Glad you are reading the previous posts showing the months from les Très Riches Heures. By the March post I will have completed the whole year. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35933249419426848192014-01-01T21:01:50.681+00:002014-01-01T21:01:50.681+00:00I am just now catching up on your previous showing...I am just now catching up on your previous showings of les Très Riches Heures, Rosemary. They have always been a favorite of mine - their rich blue colors and other vibrant jewel tones are my most favorite colors.<br /><br />How sweet of you to comment as you did about the Sagitarrius' among us! Count me in, too!<br /><br />I will continue to read up on your previous posts!<br /><br />Mary in OregonMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45139812483617491842013-12-06T18:27:35.785+00:002013-12-06T18:27:35.785+00:00Thank you too Perpetua - the end is nigh, only thr...Thank you too Perpetua - the end is nigh, only three more to go.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60040803011587569392013-12-06T14:57:16.329+00:002013-12-06T14:57:16.329+00:00I've really enjoyed this series of posts on th...I've really enjoyed this series of posts on the Tres Riches Heures, Rosemary. Thank you.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5262222683597764212013-12-03T20:26:44.270+00:002013-12-03T20:26:44.270+00:00Hello Jim - interesting to learn about the hunting...Hello Jim - interesting to learn about the hunting horns. <br />Yes, that character in red looks a strong rough diamond, the other two in comparison look rather weakly.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3542489416238286012013-12-03T17:49:02.991+00:002013-12-03T17:49:02.991+00:00Hello Rosemary, I almost missed this post on the ...Hello Rosemary, I almost missed this post on the December Tres Riches Heures. I was drawn to the hunting horns in this scene. It seems that the French had a special affinity for these instruments. When I collected early records, it seems that all those of hunting horns came from France. Something about the timber of these horns really takes one back to medieval times. I also liked the detail of the rather burly character in the red clothes and curly hair, who seems to be the only competent and practical one in the scene.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21487687652060084752013-12-03T09:37:12.375+00:002013-12-03T09:37:12.375+00:00Dear Merisi - it all looks very colourful but of c...Dear Merisi - it all looks very colourful but of course the reality was quite different. The Lords in their castles with servants and everything they needed in contrast to the pheasants whose lives were wretched. The total opposite was true of the plague which did not discriminate between rich or poor - all were vulnerable to it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48286768336817622202013-12-03T07:43:15.101+00:002013-12-03T07:43:15.101+00:00Fascinating illustrations and history lesson, than...Fascinating illustrations and history lesson, thank you! <br />The most striking feature is the background, those castle towers are so tal! l (Well, the frighteningly large hounds are not to be dismissed either.) We probably can't even imagine the horror of the plague, living through it must have been true hell.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79815497129874063262013-12-02T11:18:30.954+00:002013-12-02T11:18:30.954+00:00Yes, doing this post has introduced me to the chât...Yes, doing this post has introduced me to the château which I shall now make a point of visiting when in Paris.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43427301979267165492013-12-02T10:19:54.021+00:002013-12-02T10:19:54.021+00:00thanks for sharing each month details with us...I ...thanks for sharing each month details with us...I love the French chateaux! sunny greetings from sunny Rijswijk:-))Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140172049422342259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75213113551193163302013-12-02T09:29:28.853+00:002013-12-02T09:29:28.853+00:00So far I have recorded nine of the calendar months...So far I have recorded nine of the calendar months, each one I have found interesting to research.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25129498705179440092013-12-02T09:19:42.065+00:002013-12-02T09:19:42.065+00:00I have never visited either Jane but intend to vis...I have never visited either Jane but intend to visit at sometime in the future when visiting Paris.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31461124173688996682013-12-02T06:48:10.477+00:002013-12-02T06:48:10.477+00:00That is very interesting and one of your interests...That is very interesting and one of your interests I gather.<br />Love the the Castle.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85890502814967028982013-12-01T23:58:23.371+00:002013-12-01T23:58:23.371+00:00Another fascinating post ! I used to live in Paris...Another fascinating post ! I used to live in Paris when I was young, but never visited the castle , something to make up for next time I go there :-)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31093085367602516342013-12-01T22:39:05.690+00:002013-12-01T22:39:05.690+00:00My son and his family now live in Paris, so hopefu...My son and his family now live in Paris, so hopefully on one of my trips over, I shall visit Château de Vincennes too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52625678532404985792013-12-01T22:34:08.536+00:002013-12-01T22:34:08.536+00:00My thoughts exactly Jenny - as I commented to Wend...My thoughts exactly Jenny - as I commented to Wendy - the view of the towers above the trees brought to my mind a contemporary view of Central Park in New York. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15169397230560425752013-12-01T22:32:51.674+00:002013-12-01T22:32:51.674+00:00Oh, what happened to the other towers? It was enla...Oh, what happened to the other towers? It was enlarged but looks smaller. I will have to visit in spring when we return to Paris. Happy December!! Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74136657453737978572013-12-01T21:14:48.320+00:002013-12-01T21:14:48.320+00:00I have always adored the Tres Riches Heures partly...I have always adored the Tres Riches Heures partly because of the other worldly look of it. Don't those towers look at first glimpse like skyscrapers? And, don't French castles always look like something from a fairytale? What a wonderful contrast to the workaday world, which is also so beautifully portrayed.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9079453345625306772013-12-01T20:06:58.604+00:002013-12-01T20:06:58.604+00:00Dear Stephanie - that is true of here too - in fac...Dear Stephanie - that is true of here too - in fact yesterday I was out capturing some photos of the trees against the blue skies. Strange to recall that exactly 600 years ago they must have been experiencing a similar winter to us when this was painted.<br />Delighted to learn your news.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-23029013121831603442013-12-01T19:58:59.115+00:002013-12-01T19:58:59.115+00:00Dear Mark - at some stage I must visit the château...Dear Mark - at some stage I must visit the château whilst visiting my son in Paris, and then I shall hopefully discover the answer.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57363412873044995192013-12-01T19:56:46.488+00:002013-12-01T19:56:46.488+00:00The way the Château dominates the forest brings to...The way the Château dominates the forest brings to mind a contemporary view of Central Park, New York.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-62425578794960768032013-12-01T19:48:50.912+00:002013-12-01T19:48:50.912+00:00Dear Inge - I can't believe how quickly the ne...Dear Inge - I can't believe how quickly the next month is with us - since I have been doing these posts the time in between seems to have become even shorter - it must be my imagination.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49830943958769077022013-12-01T17:28:31.937+00:002013-12-01T17:28:31.937+00:00Dear Rosemary,
The first thing which struck me as...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />The first thing which struck me as I saw, with fresh eyes, December in Les Très Riches Heures is how the colour of the trees juxtaposed against the dazzling blue sky is EXACTLY what I've been admiring the most these late autumn days on my countryside walks. If I gaze out of the window now I am met with the most glorious yellow foliage.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. It really touched me.<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17945520942892832182013-12-01T17:19:43.602+00:002013-12-01T17:19:43.602+00:00Dear Rosemary,
It's interesting to compare th...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />It's interesting to compare the illuminated castle with your photograph of it. It seems that the castle at one time had many more towers, and I'm guessing that it might have fallen victim to some battles.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75091107555588871732013-12-01T17:17:44.981+00:002013-12-01T17:17:44.981+00:00I've found all these monthly paintings complet...I've found all these monthly paintings completely fascinating, Rosemary, although, like Jessica, I'm not keen on the subject matter of this one! The chateau looks looks very impressive in your lovely photo. From the painting, it obviously dominated the landscape, towering even over the trees.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.com