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Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century. Artist: Master of Boucicaut
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Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century. Artist: Master of Boucicaut
Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century, showing merchants entering a walled town, mason and carpenter at work, a shopkeeper serving a customer, and men driving swine. Together with his father and uncle, Venetian traveller and merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324) set off from Venice for Asia in 1271, travelling the Silk Road and arriving at the court of Kublai Khan some three years later. They spent 17 years in China before returning home, arriving back in Italy in 1295. Marco Polo was imprisoned by the Genoese, writing an account of his travels, Il Milione whilst in captivity. Early 15th century manuscript from the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
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Boucicaut Commerce Illuminated Manuscript Marco Marco Polo Master Of Merchant Oxford Science Archive Polo Shopkeeper Shopper Venetian Walled Town Thirteenth Century
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This print takes us back in time to the early 15th century, showcasing a scene from Marco Polo's Book of Marvels. Created by the talented Master of Boucicaut, this illuminated manuscript depicts a bustling walled town filled with vibrant activity. In this extraordinary artwork, we witness merchants entering the town, their horses laden with goods for trade. A mason and carpenter diligently work on constructing new buildings while a shopkeeper attends to a customer's needs. The streets are alive with men driving swine through the busy thoroughfare. Marco Polo, along with his father and uncle, embarked on an incredible journey from Venice to Asia in 1271. They traversed the legendary Silk Road and eventually arrived at Kublai Khan's court after three arduous years. Spending nearly two decades in China before returning home to Italy in 1295, Marco Polo penned his renowned travelogue "Il Milione" during his imprisonment by the Genoese. This remarkable manuscript not only captures scenes of daily life but also serves as a testament to Marco Polo's adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity about distant lands. It offers us a glimpse into medieval commerce and trade routes that shaped civilizations during that era. Preserved within the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, this exquisite print transports us back centuries ago when exploration was fueled by courage and discovery knew no bounds.
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