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The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c. 1425-50 (tempera on vellum)
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The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c. 1425-50 (tempera on vellum)
486265 The Way of Poverty or of Wealth, c.1425-50 (tempera on vellum) by Fastolf Master (fl.c.1420-60); 26x20 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Newlywed is shown the rewards of reason and the punishments of fraud
This manuscript, which has been dated to c.1430-1440, was previously attributed to a follower of the Bedford Master.
This miniature introduces the twenty-third chapter of the allegorical poem La Voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth), composed by the French poet Jacques Bruyant in ca. 1342. In this manuscript, the poem is called Le Livre de Chastel de Labour (The Book of the Castle of Labor) and comprises forty-six chapters. It is an allegory of the profits of hard work. The poem concerns Newlywed, as the hero is called, who is visited one night in a dream by Want, Necessity, Suffering, and Hunger. They scold him for not having found work. He is eventually saved by Reason who shows him the paths to a virtuous life. In this miniature, Reason and Newlywed are seated before a vision of the Last Judgment. The blessed are in heaven while the damned are cast into the mouth of hell.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Rare Book Department, Free Library of Philadelphia; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22923800
© Free Library of Philadelphia Rare Book Department, Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
Advice Beast Blessed Calligraphy Damned Demon Demons Devil Devils Evil Fraud Good Hard Work Hell Last Judgement Mouth Newlywed Opposites Personification Reason Rich Risen Sinners Souls Vice Virtue Vision C14th
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This print showcases "The Way of Poverty or of Wealth" a stunning masterpiece created by the Fastolf Master in the mid-15th century. Painted with tempera on vellum, this artwork measures 26x20 cm and is currently housed in the Free Library of Philadelphia. The manuscript, previously attributed to a follower of the Bedford Master, dates back to around 1430-1440. It introduces the twenty-third chapter of an allegorical poem called "La Voie de Povreteou de Richesse" (The Way of Poverty or Wealth), written by French poet Jacques Bruyant in approximately 1342. In this particular manuscript, titled "Le Livre de Chastel de Labour" (The Book of the Castle of Labor), the poem consists of forty-six chapters and serves as an allegory for hard work's rewards. In this mesmerizing miniature, we witness Newlywed, our hero, accompanied by Reason. They are seated before a vision depicting the Last Judgment. The blessed souls ascend to heaven while those condemned face damnation into hell's fiery mouth. "The Way of Poverty or Wealth" offers viewers a profound exploration into themes such as virtue and diligence through its intricate symbolism and meticulous craftsmanship. This print allows us to appreciate every delicate brushstroke and immerse ourselves in this thought-provoking narrative from centuries past.
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