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French peasant farmer, 14th century
French peasant farmer, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834
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This handcolored copperplate print depicts a French peasant farmer from the 14th century, as drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard for the publication "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days." The farmer is shown in the midst of his daily labor, wearing traditional attire of the era. He wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, or "chapeau de paille," which was a common head covering for farmers in medieval Europe. The farmer's upper garment is a long-sleeved robe, worn over a white linen shirt. The robe is belted at the waist and features a large, open neckline, which is covered by a "guimpe" or "wimple," a type of collar that was worn around the neck and tied in the front. Under the robe, the farmer wears a long, full petticoat or "jupon," which would have been worn to protect the outer garment from dirt and wear. In his hands, he holds a simple wooden hoe, which was a common tool used for cultivating the land. The intricate details of the print, from the folds of the farmer's clothing to the textures of the straw hat and the wooden hoe, show the care and attention to detail that went into creating this historical record of 14th-century French peasant life. The print is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmers who played a crucial role in the agricultural economy of medieval Europe. This image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the rich history and traditions of rural life in France during the Middle Ages.
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