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Scene of conjugal life in the Middle Ages. A couple doing their toilet in a bin. Detail. (fresco, early 14th century)
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Scene of conjugal life in the Middle Ages. A couple doing their toilet in a bin. Detail. (fresco, early 14th century)
LRI4581022 Scene of conjugal life in the Middle Ages. A couple doing their toilet in a bin. Detail. (fresco, early 14th century) by Filippuccio, Memmo di (c.1250-c.1325); Museo Civico, San Gimignano, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life: Succes and failures of a young man's love initiation (Esiti positivi e negativi dell'iniziazione amorosa di un giovane). Scene of conjugal life in the Middle Ages. A couple doing their toilet in a bin. Detail. fresco by Memmo di Filippuccio (14th century) Beginning of the 14th century San Gimignano, Musei Civici, Camera del Podesta Italy); Luisa Ricciarini
Media ID 31712198
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Bath Bathroom Bathtub Chest Hygiene Naked Woman Toilet Trecento
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This print captures a fascinating glimpse into the conjugal life of the Middle Ages. Painted on a fresco by Filippuccio, Memmo di in the early 14th century, this detail showcases a couple engaged in their daily toilet rituals within the confines of a bin. The scene is part of an intricate depiction of daily life, specifically focusing on the successes and failures of a young man's love initiation. The artist skillfully portrays various aspects of this intimate moment. The woman, depicted in her natural nudity, stands gracefully while attending to her personal hygiene. Her partner stands beside her, both sharing an unguarded vulnerability as they engage in these private acts. The attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke brings out the texture and depth of their surroundings. From the medium chest that holds their belongings to the carefully painted bathtub where they cleanse themselves, each element adds authenticity to this portrayal. Through this artwork, we gain insight into not only personal hygiene practices but also societal norms and values during that era. It serves as a reminder that even mundane activities like bathing held significance and were subject to artistic representation. Luisa Ricciarini's expert photography beautifully captures this historical masterpiece from Museo Civico in San Gimignano, Italy. This print invites us to reflect on our own understanding of intimacy and how it has evolved over time while appreciating art's ability to preserve moments from centuries past.
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