tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post8598542604201819455..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: May - Très Riches HeuresRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17812301366103636532013-05-02T06:56:33.174+01:002013-05-02T06:56:33.174+01:00Its the little details that I like too as well as ...Its the little details that I like too as well as the overall look which is so pleasing.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50114991508219020192013-05-01T23:05:36.213+01:002013-05-01T23:05:36.213+01:00The illustrations in Books of Hours are so interes...The illustrations in Books of Hours are so interesting with so much detail to enjoy. The Tre Riches Heures du Duc de Berry illustration for May is lovely. I hope you're in holiday mood, Rosemary! Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46049911959693831572013-05-01T17:48:13.849+01:002013-05-01T17:48:13.849+01:00Dear Val - I did give a bit more background inform...Dear Val - I did give a bit more background information to the Tres Riches Heures in the April post, I do not know whether you saw it - you can get to it from this post at the bottom. This month is mainly about courtly life as it was in France during the 15th century - depicting the French aristocracy enjoying "joli mois de Mai".<br />Hope you had a lovely day, we get our May holiday on Monday.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78223272121535842722013-05-01T17:32:41.041+01:002013-05-01T17:32:41.041+01:00Such vivid beautiful robes and dresses. The gree...Such vivid beautiful robes and dresses. The green ,the different hues of blue.<br />I feel there is something in the three scenes.. something being told by the artist.. I keep looking and wondering.!<br />The tres Riches Heures.. fascinating Rosemary.<br />looking forward to June.<br />Happy 1st of May ..<br />val valerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54283835877460757292013-05-01T17:27:11.040+01:002013-05-01T17:27:11.040+01:00I hope to write about different aspects of their h...I hope to write about different aspects of their history during the next few months, but you are right to mention it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46394393976757910532013-05-01T17:25:44.204+01:002013-05-01T17:25:44.204+01:00Dear Mark - I intend to touch on the pigments and ...Dear Mark - I intend to touch on the pigments and the vellum used during the course of the coming months. Of course some of the pigments were very dangerous to their health although they were unaware of it at the time.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65442577407575306722013-05-01T17:20:44.443+01:002013-05-01T17:20:44.443+01:00I like the way they portray historical events of t...I like the way they portray historical events of the period, and also show buildings that are still visible in France today.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38706498292511350112013-05-01T16:45:03.471+01:002013-05-01T16:45:03.471+01:00If you think about the history of these type of pa...If you think about the history of these type of paintings or drawings, you can find so much information.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17348826879177396322013-05-01T15:46:23.304+01:002013-05-01T15:46:23.304+01:00Dear Rosemary,
The vibrancy of this image is so s...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />The vibrancy of this image is so striking, and it reminds me that the pigments were doubtlessly made in part with crushed gems. And that in turn makes me wonder that the artists of that time were also chemists of sorts. No wonder they were forming guilds!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36428391397768947192013-05-01T15:34:07.050+01:002013-05-01T15:34:07.050+01:00The Tres Riches Heures are, I think, uniquely beau...The Tres Riches Heures are, I think, uniquely beautiful in their illustrations. thanks, Rosemary.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29072198178420455562013-05-01T14:02:25.895+01:002013-05-01T14:02:25.895+01:00Dear Kirk - I think that I have set myself a bit o...Dear Kirk - I think that I have set myself a bit of a task - better crack on with June!!!<br />The month of May looks the way I am now feeling with the sun shinning and the flowers and trees blooming.<br />Hope you and AGA enjoy this first day of May.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82998395616411438212013-05-01T13:57:59.592+01:002013-05-01T13:57:59.592+01:00All of the detail is so finely executed and enhanc...All of the detail is so finely executed and enhanced by the touches of gold.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84269100827432956582013-05-01T13:53:49.236+01:002013-05-01T13:53:49.236+01:00Dear Yoko - I am happy that you liked the art work...Dear Yoko - I am happy that you liked the art work, it is incredible to think that it is 600 years old it looks so clean and vibrant.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82894885831729686692013-05-01T13:49:49.021+01:002013-05-01T13:49:49.021+01:00I didn't realise the comment was from you at f...I didn't realise the comment was from you at first Demie - your name has changed, and thank you for introducing him to me.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49069035864488556952013-05-01T13:08:01.839+01:002013-05-01T13:08:01.839+01:00Beautiful. I love the way the horses are adorned i...Beautiful. I love the way the horses are adorned in matching colors.Janey and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56991439357205986802013-05-01T12:53:17.937+01:002013-05-01T12:53:17.937+01:00Dear Rosemary,
I have caught up with your April po...Dear Rosemary,<br />I have caught up with your April post so now I am all set for June.<br />I do like the colour of the ladies' gowns in May and I like the dogs playing in the foreground.<br />A Happy May Day to you!<br />KirkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14267053122291520292013-05-01T12:16:53.150+01:002013-05-01T12:16:53.150+01:00What a beautiful work of art! I like going on exc...What a beautiful work of art! I like going on excursion in May and I think the color of May is various different shades of fresh green. <br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72912542618222313242013-05-01T11:36:31.385+01:002013-05-01T11:36:31.385+01:00I am glad you liked it. He is one of my favourite ...I am glad you liked it. He is one of my favourite greek artists : )erleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3334498465851746062013-05-01T10:21:36.048+01:002013-05-01T10:21:36.048+01:00Thanks Demie - both illustrations are really inter...Thanks Demie - both illustrations are really interesting from an artist unknown to me. At first I thought the angel had woolly socks on but perhaps they are boots - we all need to keep our toes warm. I went on to your link and was interested to learn that Yannis Tsarouchis - Γιάννης Τσαρούχης filled his canvases with images of vulnerable men and to a lesser extent strong women - this angel does look in need of a cuddle.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53466689975361469042013-05-01T10:17:05.554+01:002013-05-01T10:17:05.554+01:00and you too Demie♥and you too Demie♥Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-65354217271954389552013-05-01T09:29:01.724+01:002013-05-01T09:29:01.724+01:00maybe you like this may illustration (from an old...maybe you like this may illustration (from an old post of mine ) http://demieblogg.blogspot.no/2011/05/mai.htmlerleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19353757185007529702013-05-01T09:19:01.582+01:002013-05-01T09:19:01.582+01:00Have a beautiful month of May dear Rosemary : )Have a beautiful month of May dear Rosemary : )erleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1528572401689072942013-05-01T06:49:56.907+01:002013-05-01T06:49:56.907+01:00The vibrancy and the way they capture the mood of ...The vibrancy and the way they capture the mood of the calendar months is charming - thank you for your kind comment.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77522504660240717302013-05-01T06:41:12.755+01:002013-05-01T06:41:12.755+01:00You are right the blues and greens just tipped wit...You are right the blues and greens just tipped with gold are vibrant and have lost non of their colour even though they were painted exactly 600 years ago.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85474889674238334772013-05-01T06:33:58.958+01:002013-05-01T06:33:58.958+01:00Hello Patricia - I enjoy the colours too and all o...Hello Patricia - I enjoy the colours too and all of the fine details - the two little dogs following the gathering with one crouching down, the men playing their wind instruments, and the bush of may blossom. I also like the way one month we see the Hôtel de Neslè behind the dense forest, and next month we shall see it much closer.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com