Vendange Collection
"Vendange: A Celebration of Harvest and Wine" Step back in time to the 4th century AD, where Coptic Art depicts the essence of vendange
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"Vendange: A Celebration of Harvest and Wine" Step back in time to the 4th century AD, where Coptic Art depicts the essence of vendange. In Paris' Musee Du Louvre, immerse yourself in the hanging tapestry that exudes love for the harvest. Fast forward to September at Chateau de Saumur in the 15th century. Created by Paul Limbourg and Jean Colombe, witness a masterpiece that captures the spirit with its intricate details. Explore an engraving from "Alphabet, " printed in 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, a renowned bookseller-publisher in Paris. The letter V showcases scenes of harvesters, wine, cars, vultures - all intertwined with the artistry of vendange. Peasants laboring amidst vineyards come alive through Gustave Doré's artwork during his Autumn Tour in Andalusia in 1875. Feel their dedication as they tend to nature's bounty. Travel further back to Gallo Roman times and discover a mosaic paving representing a rustic calendar. Witness grape treading in a vat - an age-old tradition captured beautifully at Saint-Romain-en-Gal's National Museum of Archeology. In Burgundy around 1910, school textbooks featured illustrations depicting grape harvesting - showcasing how this timeless practice was passed down through generations. The Medoc region comes alive with images of stomping grapes and transferring them into barrels. This vivid engraving transports you straight into viticulture traditions that have stood strong over centuries. An allegory mural from 1655-58 portrays Autumn itself as it intertwines with vendange - reminding us of nature's cycle and abundance during this season. Color lithographs bring vibrancy to depictions capturing every aspect of grape harvesting - from picking ripe fruits to transforming them into exquisite wines enjoyed worldwide.