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Ms. Fr. 218 The Six Ages of Man (vellum) from "Des Proprietez des Choses"
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Ms. Fr. 218 The Six Ages of Man (vellum) from "Des Proprietez des Choses"
CHT344047 Ms.Fr.218 The Six Ages of Man (vellum) from " Des Proprietez des Choses" by Bartholomeus Anglicus by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Six Ages de l Homme; illustration from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais; from left to right: baby in a cradle; infant learning to walk; child walking and playing with a hobby horse; man in maturity seated and discoursing with an old man with white beard and stick; next to him an adolescent boy and a young man with a sword and fashionably dressed; Bartholomeus Anglicus (1203-72) was an early 13th century scholastic scholar of Paris, a member of the Franciscan order. He was the author of the compendium De proprietatibus rerum, dated at 1240, an early forerunner of the encyclopedia. Bartholomew the Englishman; Bartholomaeus); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases "Ms. Fr. 218 The Six Ages of Man (vellum)" from the renowned book "Des Proprietez des Choses" by Bartholomeus Anglicus, created by the French School in the 15th century. Housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, this exquisite illustration depicts "Les Six Ages de l Homme" providing a visual representation of human life's different stages. From left to right, we witness a beautiful progression: starting with an innocent baby nestled in a cradle, followed by an infant taking their first steps and exploring their surroundings. As we move along, a child joyfully engages with a hobby horse while learning through play. In the center sits a mature man engaged in intellectual discourse with an elderly figure sporting a white beard and holding onto his walking stick - symbolizing wisdom and experience passed down through generations. Accompanying them are an adolescent boy on the cusp of adulthood and a young man dressed fashionably and armed with a sword - representing youthful vigor and ambition. Bartholomeus Anglicus was not only an esteemed scholar but also one of the earliest encyclopedists who compiled knowledge about various subjects into his compendium De proprietatibus rerum. This artwork serves as both an educational tool and philosophical reflection on humanity's journey through life during medieval times. Through this window into history, we gain insight into societal values surrounding education, childhood development, philosophy, and our ever-evolving understanding of ourselves as individuals within society.
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