In today’s class, we took a closer look at Manuscripts, specifically those of the Duke of Berry. The Duke of Berry was an art collector and has several books commissioned for him. My favorite was a book made by the Limbourg brothers. I thoroughly enjoyed their February illustration. Professor Plesch explained that this image’s uniqueness comes from it being one of the first winter scenes with snow. In snow landscapes, the dominant color is white which requires a skillful artist. White is hard for shading and adding depth due, as artists run the risk of making scenes look muddy and dark with over shading. However, the Limbourg brothers executed the February scene really well. Furthermore, they added many different small details, like the breath of a man outside chopping wood.