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Tacuinum Sanitatis. Late 14th century. Farmers harvesting pi

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Tacuinum Sanitatis. Late 14th century. Farmers harvesting pi

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations of medical order detailing the most important aspects of food, beverages and clothing. Farmers harvesting pineapples. Miniature. Folio 19v

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Tacuinum Sanitatis: A Medieval Health Handbook - Farmers Harvesting Pineapples (Folio 19v) The Tacuinum Sanitatis, or "Book of Health," is a late 14th-century health handbook that provides detailed observations on the most important aspects of food, beverages, and clothing for maintaining good health. This intricately illustrated manuscript, believed to have been produced in Europe, offers a fascinating glimpse into the agricultural practices and botanical knowledge of the medieval period. This particular miniature (Folio 19v) depicts farmers at work in a lush, verdant field, harvesting pineapples. The farmers, dressed in simple peasant garb, are shown using long poles to reach the ripe pineapples, which hang from the trees like heavy, golden bunches. In the background, a bird perches in a cage, perhaps symbolizing the importance of balancing the diet with a variety of foods. The presence of pineapples in this European manuscript is particularly noteworthy, as the pineapple was not actually introduced to Europe until the late 15th century. It is believed that the illustration is based on descriptions and drawings of the exotic fruit that had reached Europe via trade routes from the Americas. The inclusion of pineapples in the Tacuinum Sanitatis demonstrates the extensive knowledge and curiosity of medieval Europeans regarding the natural world and the importance they placed on maintaining good health through proper nutrition. The Tacuinum Sanitatis remains an invaluable resource for historians, botanists, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and agriculture. This image of farmers harvesting pineapples offers a unique perspective on the agricultural practices and botanical knowledge of the medieval period.

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