Surviving examples of such footwear are extremely rare, but there are exceptional iconographic examples including cotton ms nero e ii, part 1, f. Wilhelm schlag author of the hunting book of gaston phebus. The french text, written by the colourful figure gaston phebus between 87 and 89, contains technical details about the practice of huntsmanship and exact descriptions of the wild animals hunted. The treatise deals with the art of hunting with a pedagogical function. It features 87 miniatures embellished with the generous application of gold leaf, but what makes the text unique is its author. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in miniature hardcover december 31, 1998 by wilhelm schlag author.
Book of gaston phebus hunting, various iconographic sources of 1400. Custom leatherwork boots, moccasin boots, leather working. Hunting from gaston phoebus book of hunting circa 1400. There is a little history about the manuscript, and a description of each picture. The french text, written by the colourful figure gaston phebus, count of foix, between 87 and 89, contains not only technical details about the practice of huntsmanship in the 14th century, but also exact descriptions of the wild animals which were then hunted. Organized in 4 parts and written in a clear narrative voice, the work not only depicts the multifaceted forms of hunting, but presents an impressive knowledge of the natural scienceslong before the age of modern empirical science. Since the manuscript was disboundfor reasons of conservation and the preparation of a facsimilethe exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the public to walk through the manuscript as well as to turn the. How did the people of the middle ages treat their dogs. Written in french, the treatise is in five parts, which successively describe the habits of several types of game animals. The hunting book of gaston phebus by phebus, gaston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recorded in the book are different stages of hunting different animals, as well as describing animal behavior, offering advice to less welloff gentry about how to enjoy hunting without bankrupting themselves, and is even sympathetic to the peasant poacher.
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Late medieval soldier boot goes to the top of the calf. A wonderful book full of coloured prints set in the middle ages. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in miniature s. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in miniature. From gaston phoebus book of the hunt, late 14th century. With its eightyseven enchanting miniatures, vigorous gothic script, wide decorative borders and. A masterpiece at the hermitage museum gaston phoebus wrote the book between 87 and 89 and dedicated it to philip the bold, duke of burgundy. Of the 44 known manuscripts with gaston phebus s text most of them dating from. It was dedicated to philip the bold, duke of burgundy. The count had a difficult temperament and an eventful life, and was a great hunter and particularly fond of hunting and books on hunting and falconry.
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