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In the twelfth century, illustrations of the occupations of the months become widespread and are found in new contexts, both public and private. They are present on the exterior of churches, they are used on tapestries, and they appear in liturgical calendars. Biblical exemplars for the medieval peasants were provided in the Book of Genesis by Adam and Eve, who were expelled from Paradise, and had the curse of work imposed on them. The expulsion scene is usually followed by one in which Adam is shown cultivating the land, while Eve stays at home weaving cloth and caring for their children. This division of labour is shown in the illustration to the York Psalter.
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