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CHT344045 Ms.Fr.9140 fol.102v. The Six Ages of Man (vellum) from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: 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; Les Six Ages de l Homme; in the centre an old man and a child of about seven years holding hands in a symbolic union of two humans at the beginning and end of life; on the right two older boys in early and later teenage; on the left two mature men engaged in dialogue; the bed is alluding to their being at the age suitable for reproduction; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of medieval art, Ms. Fr. 9140 fol. 102v. The Six Ages of Man, found in Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais. Created by the French School in the 15th century and currently housed at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, this vellum artwork offers a glimpse into the intellectual pursuits of Bartholomeus Anglicus. Bartholomeus Anglicus was an esteemed scholar and member of the Franciscan order during the early 13th century. His compendium De proprietatibus rerum served as an early precursor to encyclopedias and provided valuable knowledge on various subjects. The central focus of this artwork is a poignant representation of life's journey through its six ages. An old man and a young child stand hand-in-hand, symbolizing both the beginning and end stages of human existence. To their right are two older boys representing early and later teenage years, while on their left stand two mature men engaged in dialogue. Notably, the presence of a bed alludes to these men being at an age suitable for reproduction—a reminder that life is cyclical and perpetuates itself through generations. With its intricate details captured on vellum, this image invites us to reflect upon our own mortality while appreciating humanity's continuous pursuit of knowledge throughout history.
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