La condición del carpintero medieval : Nuevos documentos para el conocimiento de la carpintería valenciana en los siglos XIV y XV

Thanks to the Carpenters’ Guild in Valencia in the Middle Ages we can get a better idea about the daily routines of these craftsmen. The consolidation of carpentry in Valencia was a gradual process in which the craftsmen established the regulations of the social, political and financial aspects of their. Up to now, research about medieval carpentry has been mainly focused on the most well-known artists and their masterpieces. Nevertheless, the study of the carpenters’ circumstances and their professional standpoint shows important figures that deserve to be rescued. With this article, we will delve in a particular family of carpenters. Actually, three carpenter’s generations, the Jaume Llombart family that spans a large period in the history of carpentry in Valencia. That is the main reason why they are a splendid example, largely owing to their presence in different woodwork sectors and the quality of their artistic production.