Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 44r

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Elyos: Scene, presenting Peacock at Feast -- Elyos and male servant, each carrying platter with peacock, kneel before ten women and men, some dressed as soldiers, seated at long table set for banquet. Dog eats from bone on floor. Servant stands at left holding knife as two men play straight trumpets.
Diners may include Fesonas, Edeas, Ydorus, Porrus, Cassamus, Arist³b, Perducas, Lyon³b, Cassiel the Baudrain, Caulus, Floridas, and Gadifer.
Scene against gold background within decorated frame.
Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 123.