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The Creation of the Epicycles, miniature on a cutting from Guillaume de Digulleville
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The Creation of the Epicycles, miniature on a cutting from Guillaume de Digulleville
7076304 The Creation of the Epicycles, miniature on a cutting from Guillaume de Digullevilles Le PAšlerinage de l me, in French, Metz, c.1440 (ink on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 12.3x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The miniature is an artistic representation of the moment in which the soul listens to the melody of the seven spheres, which by their movement create the epicycles -- here depicted as two varicoloured circles made up of concentric rings, against a striking sky of vermillion red and rolling green hills. The composition is starkly modern: the soft, pastel palette of the rings is set against the complementary red-green background pairing to lively visual effect. The artist may be Henri d Orquevault, active in Metz in the first half of the 15th century and identified by Paul Durrieu by a colophon in an example of the Chronicle of Livy. The text is from Le PAšlerinage de l me (vv. 8895-8900) of Guillaume de Digulleville (1295-after 1358), one of three allegorical Pilgrimages composed by the author, inspired by the Roman de la Rose and the medieval theme of Homo Viator.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases "The Creation of the Epicycles" a miniature on a cutting from Guillaume de Digulleville's "Le Pèlerinage de l'âme". Created by an anonymous French artist in Metz around 1440, this ink on vellum artwork measures 12.3x11 cm and is held in a private collection. In this artistic representation, we witness the soul immersed in the enchanting melody of the seven spheres. The movement of these celestial bodies gives birth to intricate epicycles depicted as two vibrant circles composed of concentric rings. Against a backdrop of striking vermillion red skies and rolling green hills, the composition exudes a starkly modern aesthetic. The contrasting soft pastel palette of the rings against the complementary red-green background creates a lively visual effect that captivates viewers. It is believed that Henri d'Orquevault, an active artist in Metz during the first half of the 15th century, may have been responsible for this masterpiece. This attribution was made by Paul Durrieu based on a colophon found in another work by Livy. The accompanying text is derived from Guillaume de Digulleville's "Le Pèlerinage de l'âme" (vv. 8895-8900), which forms part of his allegorical Pilgrimages inspired by both Roman de la Rose and medieval themes surrounding Homo Viator. This exquisite photograph was taken by eChristies Images and can be enjoyed without any copyright restrictions or commercial use limitations thanks to Bridgeman Images' contribution to Fine Art Finder.
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