January

"January" by The Limbourg Brothers (Pol, Herman & Jean)
From "Les Trés Riches Heures de duc de Berry"
1413-1416 Netherlands
Early Renaissance- outside of Italy
Dimensions: 8"x5"
Materials: colors and ink on vellum
Commissioned by: Jean duke of Berry, brother of French King Charles V

I liked this painting for a few reasons. The first reason is the contrast of cool and warm colors. The cool colors are more plentiful, exuding a winter like setting or mood in the scene. The second reason is because of the detail and multitude of patterns and lines done in such a small space. The detail one is able to see on such a small scale is impressive. Lastly, I like that the viewer is a wallflower. No one is looking back at the viewer of the image and the viewer feels like an observer.