Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 37v

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Porrus: Scene, taken Prisoner -- Porrus, wearing armor and heraldic shield around neck, is held by two soldiers, one with sword, one with spear. At left, stand group of soldiers and archers, with animal-faced shield, axe, spear, and sword. At right, stands city of Epheson with three women inside.
Scene against gold background within decorated frame. Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 109.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), two dogs attack animal (?) while nude hunter, holding spear, blows horn.
In right margin, dragon-like hybrid animal.