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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
Media ID 22603996
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Calendar Courting Hoeing Mandolin Milking Moat Spring Stork Lovers
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.6cm x 39.6cm (10.5" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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