September is the stepping stone from summer heat to autumn leaves, when golden hour is at its brightest. Traditionally, of course, it is also the period for harvest – so what better time to winkle out five great works of art that champion the reaping of what we sow?
Medieval Natural Symbols
Medieval Natural Symbols
22 Sep 2020

"...HEAVEN - THE RETURN TO EDEN - WAS IMAGINED AS AN ENCLOSED GARDEN IN LATE SPRING. THE ENCLOSURE IS AN EXAMPLE OF MARY'S SEALED WOMB; YOU MIGHT SEE A DOVE AS THE HOLY SPIRIT ENTERING FROM ABOVE, BUT THE GATES ALWAYS STAY SHUT."
Book of hours, Ghent, or possibly Bruges, c.1505 (tempera or vellum)



4. GARDENS ALWAYS HAVE BUGS – AND WORSE


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Images (top to bottom): The Book of Hours © Bridgeman Images; The Hours of Etienne Chevalier by artist Jean Fouquet © Bridgeman Images; all other images courtesy of Jonathan Foyle
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