In medieval Europe, much of the population resided in the countryside, and some eighty-five percent of society could be described as peasants. They worked the land and would have worn mostly crude and undyed woolen garments over coarse linens; their garments were dictated by practicality and means, rather than fashion
The Hours of Le Goux de La Berchère (Use of Paris)
The Hours of Le Goux de La Berchère (Use of Paris)
, France, Paris, c. 1420 Illuminated manuscript on parchment. 11 full-page miniatures, 24 calendar vignettes, and many roundels throughout by the Master of the Munich Golden Legend. Read more
Thourotte Hours (use of Metz)
Thourotte Hours (use of Metz)
, France, Metz, c. 1340 Illuminated manuscript on parchment. 40 miniatures (2 full-page, 7 miniatures, 7 large historiated initials, and 24 calendar miniatures) by the Master of the Boethius of Montpellier Read more