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Calendar Miniatures, March
The Month of March painting from Calendar Miniatures'. Features a settlement with lots of busy people outside, including a grave digger with onlooking grieving civilians, two people trying to fell a tree, and others riding horses. Date: circa 1530 (originally)
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1530 Artistic Busy Calendar Civilians Digger Features Fell Grave Grieving Including Lots Miniatures Month Onlooking Originally Permission Settlement Simon 1929 Bening
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Title: March - A Vibrant Scene of Daily Life in a Medieval Settlement, Circa 1530 This exquisite March calendar miniature, originally created around 1530, showcases the hustle and bustle of a bustling medieval settlement. The painting, part of the Mary Evans Prints Online collection from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is an artistic masterpiece attributed to the workshop of Simon Bening. The scene is filled with a diverse array of activities. In the foreground, a grave digger diligently works, while grieving civilians look on, their faces etched with sorrow. Nearby, two determined individuals attempt to fell a towering tree, their efforts evident in the fallen branches at their feet. Elsewhere, horsemen ride through the settlement, their horses' hooves kicking up clouds of dust. The intricate details of the painting transport us back in time, allowing us to witness the daily routines and challenges faced by the inhabitants of a medieval community. The artist's skillful use of color and perspective adds depth and dimension to the scene, making it a captivating work of art. The Mary Evans Picture Library, which holds the copyright for this artwork, grants permission for its use in scholarly, educational, or personal projects. This March calendar miniature is a testament to the artistic talent and historical significance of the Calendar Miniatures series, making it an invaluable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in medieval art and history.
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