Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Fables
Southern Italy, 10th or 11th century
MS M.397. Fol. 003r

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1) Bidpai, Fables: Birds addressing Courtier -- Man, wearing short tunic, extends hands to two doves which fly toward him.
2) Bidpai, Fables: King and Courtiers -- Crowned king, seated on cushioned bench, feet on footstool, gesturing toward group of six men (one depicted as half-figure), all wearing similiar short tunics and gesturing.