Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Livre de la chasse
France, Paris, ca. 1406-1407
MS M.1044 fol. 109r

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Scene, Sports and Games: Hunting, Rabbit -- Man, possibly calling out, carrying pole in right hand, extends left hand above two dogs running toward rabbit. A second rabbit runs from two dogs, whose leashes are held by another man, wearing headgear. Third rabbit is pursued by two dogs as man, wearing hat, watches, extending left hand and holding pole with right hand.
Scene in grassy landscape with trees, against decorated background.
Ornament of rinceaux in margins.