VENTADORN, Bernat de (12th-13th century). Proven硬
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VENTADORN, Bernat de (12th-13th century). Proven硬
VENTADORN, Bernat de (12th-13th century). Proven硬 song book. French manuscript 12473, page 15. Miniature Painting
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12th 13th Bernat Illuminated Manuscript Manuscripts Miniatures Minstrel Poem Poetic Poetics Proven X786c Provence Song Anthology
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This exquisite miniature painting, taken from the French manuscript 12473, showcases the renowned 12th-13th century Occitan poet, Bernart de Ventadorn. The image captures the poet in the midst of a performance, with his lute in hand and an enraptured audience before him. This miniature is a testament to the rich tradition of Occitan minstrelsy during the Middle Ages, a time when poetry and music were intricately intertwined. Bernart de Ventadorn was a leading figure in the Provençal poetic movement, known for his courtly love poetry that celebrated the joys and pains of romantic love. His works were part of an anthology of Occitan poetry known as the "Troubadours' Songbook," which was widely circulated throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The illuminated manuscript from which this painting is taken is a rare surviving example of the poetic and artistic achievements of the period. The intricate details of the miniature, from the delicate folds of Bernart's robe to the expressive faces of his audience, demonstrate the exceptional skill of the manuscript's illuminator. This image offers a glimpse into the world of the medieval minstrel, a world where poetry and music were powerful forms of expression and communication. Bernart de Ventadorn's legacy as a poet and performer continues to inspire artists and scholars alike, making this miniature painting a valuable and captivating work of art.
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