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Add 18855 April: courting couples, from a Book of Hours, c. 1540 (vellum)
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Add 18855 April: courting couples, from a Book of Hours, c. 1540 (vellum)
SC22011 Add 18855 April: courting couples, from a Book of Hours, c.1540 (vellum) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright
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This print titled "Add 18855 April: courting couples, from a Book of Hours, c. 1540" takes us back in time to the enchanting world of medieval courtship. Created by Flemish artist Simon Bening, this exquisite piece is part of the Victoria & Albert Museum's collection in London. The image showcases a scene filled with love and romance as couples engage in various activities that symbolize the arrival of spring. In the foreground, we see two lovers sitting on a grassy bank near a moat, serenading each other with a mandolin. Their faces are illuminated by soft sunlight filtering through blooming trees. Further into the picture, another couple can be seen tending to agricultural tasks such as hoeing and milking cows – an allegory for fertility and growth during this season of rebirth. A stork gracefully glides above them, its presence signifying new life and blessings. Bening's masterful use of illumination brings every detail to life on the vellum surface. The colors are vibrant yet delicate, adding depth and dimension to each element within the composition. As we gaze upon this stunning artwork, we are transported to a time when courtship was celebrated with music and nature played witness to blossoming love stories. It serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, people found joy in simple pleasures while embracing the beauty of their surroundings.
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