Canvas Print : Well-Nourished Pair 1475
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Well-Nourished Pair 1475
A well-nourished townsman wears pattens to venture into the muddy streets : his lady wears pointed shoes to stay at home in, and a starched cap like a nuns : both have bags Date: circa 1475
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Media ID 7127467
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1475 Bags Muddy Pair Pattens Pointed Shoes Starched Stay Venture Wears Nourished
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece, titled "Well-Nourished Pair 1475" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 15th century. Witness the contrasting lives of a well-nourished townsman, dressed in pattens to brave the muddy streets, and his lady, who stays at home in pointed shoes and a starched cap, reminiscent of a nun's habit. The intricate details of their clothing and accessories are beautifully preserved in this captivating image. Add this masterpiece to your collection and let the story unfold."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, dating back to circa 1475, captures the stark contrast between a well-nourished townsman and his lady as they go about their daily lives in a German community during this era. The townsman, dressed in a heavy, layered outfit and wearing pattens on his feet, braves the muddy streets with determination and resolve. Pattens were wooden shoes with long, flat metal or wooden extensions attached to the soles, allowing the wearer to walk more easily through deep mud and muck. In stark contrast, the lady of the house remains at home, dressed in a flowing gown and pointed shoes, her head adorned with a starched cap that resembles the headdresses worn by nuns of the time. The pointed shoes were a popular fashion choice for women during the late Middle Ages, providing both style and functionality. Their bags, slung over their shoulders, suggest that they each have their own tasks to attend to. The townsman's bag may contain tools or supplies for his work, while the lady's could hold foodstuffs or other household essentials. Despite their different roles and activities, both the townsman and his lady are well-nourished, a testament to the prosperity and abundance of their community. The image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during the late Middle Ages, highlighting the distinct roles and responsibilities of men and women in a rural German setting.
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