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In the calendar pages of Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry , scenes of courtly life alternate with what?

A) Scenes from Christ's life
B) Lists of seasonal tasks
C) The prayers of the rosary
D) The lineage of the Duc de Berry

Les Très Riches Heures

A famous and lavishly decorated book of hours (a collection of prayers to be said at the canonical hours), painted by the Limbourg brothers in the early 15th century.

Duc de Berry

A French nobleman and patron of the arts in the 14th and 15th centuries, best known for commissioning the richly illustrated manuscript, the Très Riches Heures.

Courtly Life

The lifestyle associated with the court of a monarch or noble, often characterized by elaborate ceremonies, sophisticated social interactions, and a pursuit of arts and culture.

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