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Seller of capers, 1390-1400
Seller of capers, 1390-1400. Illustration from Tacuinum Sanitatis, illuminated medical manual based on texts translated from Arabic into Latin, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
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Media ID 14870894
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Latin Market Market Stall Market Trader Scales Trader Weighing Caper Print Collector3
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling markets of the 14th century. The image showcases a Seller of Capers, an important figure in medieval trade and commerce. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this illustration from Tacuinum Sanitatis truly brings history to life. The seller, a distinguished-looking man dressed in traditional attire, stands proudly behind his market stall. He is surrounded by an array of plants and herbs, but it is the capers that take center stage. These small green buds were highly sought after for their unique flavor and medicinal properties during this era. Intriguingly, the seller can be seen meticulously weighing the capers on scales before presenting them to potential customers. This attention to detail highlights both his dedication to quality and his commitment to fair trade practices. As we delve deeper into this artwork, we are reminded of how knowledge was shared across cultures during medieval times. The Tacuinum Sanitatis itself was based on Arabic texts translated into Latin – a testament to the rich exchange of ideas between different civilizations. Through this remarkable print, we are transported back centuries ago when marketplaces were vibrant hubs of activity where people gathered not only for sustenance but also for social interaction and cultural exchange. It serves as a reminder that even today's modern world owes much of its progress to these historical roots.
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