Canticles of Holy Mary. Men arresting a peasant
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Canticles of Holy Mary. Men arresting a peasant
Canticles of Holy Mary. 13th century. By Alfonso X of Castille, named the Wise. Illustration depicting two men arresting a peasant. Folio 236. Canticle 2r. Royal Library. Monastery of El Escorial. Community of Madrid. Spain
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13th Agricultural Agriculture Alfonso Arrest Arresting Canticles Cantiga Cantigas Castille Catch Cereal Codice Community Dagger Escorial Farmer Folio Friar Galician Manuscript Maria Monastery Monk Monks Peasant Poem Wise Canticle
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This 13th century illustration, taken from the Canticles of Holy Mary, or Cantigas de Santa Maria, is a captivating depiction of a significant moment from one of the poems in this medieval Spanish manuscript. The scene illustrates Folio 236, Canticle 2, where two men, one a friar and the other a secular man, are shown arresting a peasant in the midst of his agricultural labor. The peasant, with a dagger in his hand, appears surprised and defensive, while the men, with a determined expression, approach him with a sense of authority. The Cantigas de Santa Maria, commissioned by King Alfonso X of Castille, also known as Alfonso the Wise, is a collection of 420 poems and illustrations, each dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The manuscript reflects the Galician-Portuguese tradition of the time, with a strong focus on the rural life and the role of the Virgin in the daily lives of the people. The agricultural scene in this illustration is a testament to the importance of agriculture in medieval society and the interconnectedness of the spiritual and the secular. The illustration is a valuable historical and artistic treasure, housed in the Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial in Madrid, Spain. Its intricate details and vivid colors bring to life the stories and images of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, providing a glimpse into the past and the rich cultural heritage of medieval Spain.
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