Medieval Art: November in Les Tres Riches Heures

November’s scene shows the traditional system of  pannage, driving the herd of swine into the woods to feast upon fallen acorns, fattening them for slaughter.  Acorns and other nuts and fruits were also harvested for human consumption. Atypically, the setting is an ordinary one, depicting none of the grand properties of the Duc.
In the background [...]

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