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Two peasants threshing (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper)
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Two peasants threshing (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper)
CTS404484 Two peasants threshing (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper) by Campagnola, Domenico (fl.1517-62); 16.9x27.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22921746
© Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees / Bridgeman Images
Arable Farmers Farmland Harvest Harvesting Labouring Threshers
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This print by Domenico Campagnola, titled "Two peasants threshing" transports us to the rustic countryside of Renaissance Italy. The artist's skilled use of pen and brown ink with brown wash on paper brings to life a scene of hardworking farmers laboring in the fields. In this intimate study, we witness two peasants engaged in the age-old practice of threshing. With their sleeves rolled up and brows furrowed in concentration, they rhythmically beat bundles of wheat against a wooden surface, separating the grain from its husk. Their weathered faces tell tales of resilience and determination as they toil under the open sky. The composition exudes an air of simplicity and authenticity, capturing the essence of agricultural life during this period. The farmstead in the background hints at a humble farmhouse nestled amidst fertile farmland. Campagnola's sketch-like style lends an immediacy and spontaneity to the artwork, allowing us a glimpse into these farmers' daily lives. Through his masterful strokes, he immortalizes their tireless efforts that sustain communities through bountiful harvests. As we contemplate this piece from The Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth House, we are reminded of our deep-rooted connection to nature and our reliance on those who work tirelessly on arable land. This print serves as both a tribute to these unsung heroes and an invitation for us all to appreciate the beauty found within simple acts of laborious dedication.
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