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Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Man offering turnips. Miniature. Fol. 51 r
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Tacuinum Sanitatis: A Medieval Handbook of Health and Agriculture (Fol. 51r) The Tacuinum Sanitatis, or "Book of Health," is a 14th-century European manuscript that offers a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of medieval life, including agriculture, nutrition, and medicine. This intricately illustrated folio page (Fol. 51r) showcases a rural scene of an agriculturist couple engaged in the exchange of vegetables. In the foreground, a man, dressed in a simple tunic and a cloak, offers a bunch of turnips to a hawker, who holds out a basket to receive the produce. The turnips, or "rapa," were considered a staple food in medieval Europe and were believed to have numerous health benefits. The man's clothing, as well as the couple's domestic surroundings, suggests a rural setting, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in the medieval economy. The illustration also showcases the commercial aspect of agriculture, with the farmer selling his produce to the hawker, who will likely sell it in a market or to other merchants. The scene is reminiscent of the "plats," or marketplaces, where farmers would sell their goods and where the exchange of commodities, including foodstuffs, played a crucial role in the medieval economy. The Tacuinum Sanitatis is a testament to the interconnectedness of agriculture, commerce, and health in medieval Europe. Its illustrations offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and practices of the time, providing valuable insights into the agricultural, economic, and social realities of the late Middle Ages.
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