Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 43v

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Porrus: Scene, shooting at Peacock -- Porrus, flanked by man and two women, aims bow and arrow at peacock sitting on roof of building within courtyard.
Scene against gold background within decorated frame. Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 121.
In left margin, hybrid animal with human head and tall hat. Hybrid animal with fantastic bird head.
In right margin, ape with walking stick.