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Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs
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Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs
Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs to the genre le Cris de Paris that illustrates street vendors of Paris. Until the invention of printing, books of prayers ( hours ) and alphabets for children are reserved for the aristocracy. From the sixteenth century, thin printed booklets are sold in the streets at an affordable price to the bourgeois. Woodcut, ca 1500. Early Modern Era. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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This woodcut print, titled "Beaulx abc belles heures," showcases a book peddler in the heart of Paris during the Early Modern Era. The genre of this engraving, known as "le Cris de Paris," highlights the city's street vendors, who played a crucial role in making knowledge accessible to the masses. Before the invention of printing, books of prayers (or "heures") and alphabets for children were luxuries reserved exclusively for the aristocracy. However, with the advent of thin, affordable printed booklets in the sixteenth century, these essential learning tools became available to the bourgeoisie. The image of the book peddler, with his wares neatly arranged on a table, encapsulates the spirit of this transformative period. The title "Beaulx abc belles heures" suggests that the peddler is selling both an ABC book and a book of hours, two essential texts for literacy and piety. This woodcut, created around 1500, is a testament to the power of the printed word in democratizing knowledge and shaping the cultural landscape of Early Modern Europe. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time to the bustling streets of Paris. This engraving is part of the rich collection of the National Library in Paris, a treasure trove of historical documents and visual artifacts that continue to inspire and inform our understanding of the past.
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