Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, probably Paris or possibly the Loire region, ca. 1460
MS M.381 fol. 62r

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De Mulieribus Claris: Scene, Zenobia of Palmyra hunting -- Zenobia, wearing hennin, astride bridled galloping horse aims cross bow, held with both hands. Running before the horse are leopard, lion, looking back at Zenobia, bear and wolf (?).
Scene in landscape with trees and rocky outcrop.