Premium Framed Print : Scything, Sowing, C13
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Scything, Sowing, C13
Scything and sowing
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Media ID 582860
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10031263
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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 13th century image captures the essence of rural life during the Middle Ages in Europe, specifically in France. The scene depicts two farmers at work in a lush, green field, engaged in the essential agricultural practices of scything and sowing. The farmer on the left wields a long, curved scythe, expertly slicing through the tall, golden wheat stalks. Dressed in simple, practical clothing, he moves with the grace and efficiency of experience. His counterpart, dressed similarly, is shown sowing seeds into freshly plowed earth, using a hoe to create furrows and scattering seeds by hand. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, highlighting the rich textures of the land and the dedication of the farmers to their craft. Scything and sowing were two of the most fundamental farming practices in medieval Europe. Scything was used to harvest ripe crops, while sowing was essential for planting new ones. These tasks required great skill, strength, and endurance, and were often carried out during long days under the summer sun. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the close connection between the people and the land during this period, and the importance of agriculture in sustaining communities. The intricately detailed illustration also provides a glimpse into the daily life and customs of the time. The farmers' simple clothing, the tools they use, and the way they work together in harmony with nature all contribute to a vivid and authentic portrayal of medieval rural life. This image is a beautiful and fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and the world they inhabited.
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