Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry- Mai (may). Illumination On Vellum.
Step closer to the vellum. In this small illumination from 1412, we find ourselves transported to a spring morning in the Burgundian countryside. The scene is one of quiet movement; knights on horseback traverse a lush field, their presence suggesting a specific seasonal ritual or perhaps a gathering for a local event. There is a certain rhythm to the composition, where the figures move through a landscape that feels remarkably…









