Robinet Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Robinet (d arret); Stop-cock; Hahn (engraving)
7197407 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Robinet (d arret); Stop-cock; Hahn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinet (d arret); Stop-cock; Hahn

Robinet (engraving)
5220314 Robinet (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinet. Illustration for Royal Gems from the Galleries of Europe engraved after the Great Masters)

Channel Islands, Jersey - The Don Monument
Channel Islands, Jersey - Monument (by French sculptor Pierre Alfred Robinet) to Lieut-General Sir George Don. Jerseys Lieut-Governor from 1806 to 1814

October - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
October - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). A peasant couple practice pannage - the releasing of domestic pigs into woodland to feed on acorns or beechnuts

September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). A grey-haired old man surrounded by buzzing flies caresses the hand of a young woman wearing a bridal headpiece as a dog watches through an

July - threshing, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
July - threshing, 15th century, (1939). Peasants using flails to thresh wheat. The separated grain is used to make flour. The stalks are then dried to make hay

March - working in the vineyard, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
March - working in the vineyard, 15th century, (1939). Two labourers among the bare vine stocks: the man bending over on the left is hoeing the ground to turn the earth over

February - spinning, late 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
February - spinning, late 15th century, (1939). A man takes off his boots to warm his feet by the fire as a woman uses a wheel to spin thread

June - mowing, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
June - mowing, 15th century, (1939). Peasants mow the wheat. The men use scythes to cut the ears at the bottom while the women hold forks to heap the mown ears into piles

April - lovers in a garden, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
April - lovers in a garden, 15th century, (1939). April traditionally marked the beginning of spring and was associated with love

December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Robinet Testard, Jean Bourdichon
December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Man and woman using a long-handled wooden paddle to bake bread in an oven. Behind are balls of raw dough ready to be baked

August - old woman in wheelbarrow, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
August - old woman in wheelbarrow, 15th century, (1939). A peasant with ragged hose pushes a wheelbarrow in which sits a drunken old woman holding a bottle, a fork and a flail for threshing grain

May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). The leafy foliage coves the battling knights bodies like armour, and forms the horses headstalls and caparisons

January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). The old man sitting and drinking from a bowl symbolises Janus, the god of gates and transitions. Two women, one richly dressed, stand at the table

The Allegory of Music, c1496-1498, (1939). Artist: Robinet Testard
The Allegory of Music, c1496-1498, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript, Les Echecs Amoureux, c1496-1498, housed by the Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris. From Verve - Nos

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"Robinet: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of "robinet" as we explore its various meanings and depictions throughout history. From a simple stop-cock to intricate engravings, this captivating term has left its mark in different contexts. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre, we encounter the image of a robinet d'arret or stop-cock, a device used to control the flow of water. Its functionality is beautifully captured in an engraving known as Hahn, showcasing the craftsmanship behind this essential tool. Traveling to Channel Islands, Jersey, we stumble upon The Don Monument. This monument pays homage to individuals named Don but also reminds us that they are be found even in unexpected places. Delving further into artistry, we discover the works Testard from the 15th century. In October, his painting depicts pigs feeding on acorns—an everyday scene brought to life with vibrant colors and attention to detail. Moving through time with Testard's creations, September presents us with an ill-matched couple—a glimpse into relationships during that era. July showcases threshing activities while March portrays vineyard work—both highlighting daily life in centuries past. Testard's February artwork takes us into the world of spinning—a delicate craft mastered by skilled hands. June transports us to mowing fields under warm summer skies—an ode to agricultural laborers who shaped our landscapes. April unveils lovers immersed in a garden—a romantic portrayal capturing emotions transcending time itself. December invites us into a bustling kitchen where baking traditions come alive through Testard's brushstrokes alongside Jean Bourdichon's contributions. Lastly, November exposes an age-old practice—the slaughtering of pigs—an important event for sustenance during earlier times; it serves as a reminder of how cultures have evolved over centuries yet retain echoes from their pasts.