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Tacuinum Sanitatis. Men in a sugar cane plantation
Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Men in a sugar cane plantation. Folio 92V
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Tacuinum Sanitatis: A Medieval Vision of Health and Agriculture in a Sugar Cane Plantation (Folio 92V, 14th century) The Tacuinum Sanitatis, a 14th-century handbook of health and agriculture, offers a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world's understanding of wellbeing and the importance of farming in European society. This particular image (Folio 92V) from the manuscript depicts a group of men at work in a sugar cane plantation, an economic endeavor that was gaining popularity during the late Middle Ages. The agricultural scene unfolds against the backdrop of a well-ordered interior, with the men working in harmony, each engaged in their specific tasks. The central figure, dressed in a tunic and wearing a conical hat, wields a large machete to cut down the sugar canes. Another man, wearing a simple smock, is shown raking the harvested canes into neat piles. A third man, with a sack slung over his shoulder, appears to be collecting the canes for transport. The Tacuinum Sanitatis, which translates to "Book of Health," was a popular manuscript during the late Middle Ages. It was believed to have originated in Italy and was widely disseminated throughout Europe. The manuscript contained a diverse range of information, including advice on health, hygiene, and agriculture. The agricultural sections, such as this sugar cane plantation scene, demonstrate the importance of farming in the medieval world and the interconnectedness of health and agriculture. This image provides a unique perspective on the agricultural exploitation of land during the Middle Ages, as well as the labor of the agriculturalists and peasants who made it possible. The meticulously detailed miniature illustration showcases the care and attention given to the representation of the scene, further emphasizing the significance of agriculture in the medieval world.
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