Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 52r

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Arist³b: Scene, offered Peacock -- Woman (possibly Ydorus, Elyos, or Edeas) presents peacock in platter to Arist³b. Beside them, three women and three soldiers (including possibly Gadifer of Epheson) sit behind set table in front of which man kneels.
Scene against gold background within decorated frame. Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 138.
In left margin, hybrid animal with man's head.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), hybrid animal with open book.
In right margin, seated ape holding switches.