A charming 15thcentury manuscript with 87 miniatures, wide decorative borders and beautiful foriated initials. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy gaston phoebus book of the hunt. Gaston phoebus the hunting book a best seller, straight from the middle ages. Gaston iii, count of foix, was nicknamed phoebus because of his golden hair. Whether travelling or at home, phebus was reportedly always accompanied by his favorite dogs of the 1,600 he was said to have owned. It features 87 miniatures embellished with the generous application of gold leaf, but what makes the text unique is its author. From gaston phoebus book of the hunt, late 14th century.
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. A very popular work at a time when hunting played a major role in noble circles, the great echo made by the book of the hunt by gaston phoebus was only natural. From gaston phoebus book of the hunt, late century. The hunting book of gaston phebus by gaston phebus goodreads. The treatise deals with the art of hunting with a pedagogical function. 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. The hunting book of gaston phebus by danthenaise, claude. Being a physical activity requiring a certain expertise, hunting is indeed an excellent way of avoiding the idle hands for which the devil finds work, keeping the body and mind well occupied and thus avoiding all temptation. He was a secondtier noble whose domain was bearn, bordering the pyrenees in southwestern france. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy gaston phoebus book of the. See more ideas about gaston, medieval and medieval books. Gaston phoebus hunting book france, early fifteenth century paris, bnf, department of manuscripts, french fol. Book of hunting of gaston iii phoebus facsimile edition. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
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. Dedicated to philipp the bold, it is concerned with the theme of courtly hunting and presents itself as a comprehensive textbook on the subject. Gaston phoebus wrote the book between 87 and 89 and dedicated it to philip the bold, duke of burgundy. There is certainly some indication that the illustrator was inspired by books other than. Edward partook at the siege of harfleur and commanded the right wing at the battle of azincourt. Top 10 medieval games that may or may not kill you. History of foxhunting by roger longrigg, page 33 gaston iii of foixbearn, also gaston febus or gaston phoebus 3191 was the 11th count of foix and viscount of bearn 4391. What a piece of work is a man part v the body in pieces. Gaston was immensely rich, unlucky in love, delighted to compose poetry, and passionate about hunting, for which he commissionedthe book of the hunt in 89. Indeed, looking beyond the hunting context, this original and personal treatise is above all a child of its times, an era characterised by a pervading idea of sin and fear of damnation. Its 87 miniatures are mostly painted on stencil pattern backgrounds and are. The hunting book of gaston phebus is one of my more bizarre finds in a while. Linen gaston phoebus tunic revival clothing company.
The hunting book of gaston phebus by phebus, gaston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Drawing after gaston phebus book of hunting circa late 14th century ms francais 616 in the bibliotethque national paris, france. This reproduction of the french text written by gaston phebus between 87 and 89, with its enchanting miniature, vigorous script, wide decorative borders. In this book, gaston phoebus presents hunting as an act of redemption enabling hunters to go straight to heaven. The hunting book of gaston phebus by christian preface.
Gaston ii, count of foix and also known by the epithet phoebus, composed a work in the 14th century that made him unforgettable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Drawing after a british manuscript of the building of st. The salt today, heading out to a picnic often means a simple blanket and a basket packed with the outings repast. Gaston febus was the eleventh count of foix and viscount of bearn from 43 until his death. The body in pieces gaston phebus, count of foix, wrote this hunting treatise between 87 and 89, recounting the benefits of hunting and the joyous life of a hunter.
The texts author, gaston phebus, was an important political and military leader known for the magnificence and sophistication of his household. Its pages are illustrat ed with 87 miniatures of outstanding quality that rank amongst the most attractive exam. In this book, gaston phebus presents hunting as an act of redemption enabling hunters to go straight to heaven. The hunting book of gaston phebus brepols publishers. Gaston febus also spelt phoebus 30 april 31 91 was the eleventh count of foix as gaston iii and viscount of bearn as gaston x from 43 until his death. Fullsize color reproduction of the entire original document, book of hunting of gaston iii phoebus. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Edward was only 18 when gaston kicked the bucket presumably, as he was washing his hands at the time of his demise. Its pages are illustrat ed with 87 miniatures of outstanding. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in mi. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in miniature s. Since the manuscript was disboundfor reasons of conservation and the preparation of a facsimilethe exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the public. Book of the hunt, written in 87, was the most popular guide for hunters. The passionate hunter also deals in detail with coursing, the pursuit of game by hounds hunting by sight.
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. The hunting book by gaston phoebus illuminated manuscripts gabriel bise, j. In the years 8789, gaston iii, count of foix and baarn in the south of. When he was there gaston phoebus was already dead, so the chance that they met might have been slim. Jan 22, 2016 pdf download the hunting book of gaston phebus.
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