The hardcover of the the hunting book of gaston phebus. A charming 15thcentury manuscript with 87 miniatures, wide decorative borders and beautiful foriated initials. Its pages are illustrat ed with 87 miniatures of outstanding quality that rank amongst the most attractive exam. Of the 44 known manuscripts with gaston phebuss text most of them dating from. Gaston iii, count of foix, was nicknamed phoebus because of his golden hair. The hunting book of gaston phebus paris, bibliotheque nationale, ms fr. With its eightyseven enchanting miniatures, vigorous gothic script, wide decorative borders and. 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. The hunting book of gaston phebus by claud christian. A contemporary historian recorded that the three special delights that gaston phoebus preferred were arms, love and hunting. In the years 8789, gaston iii, count of foix and baarn in the south of.
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Jan 22, 2016 pdf download the hunting book of gaston phebus. This reproduction of the french text written by gaston phebus between 87 and 89, with its enchanting miniature, vigorous script, wide decorative borders. Book of the hunt, written in 87, was the most popular guide for hunters. 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. In this book, gaston febus presents hunting as an act of redemption enabling hunters to go straight to heaven. Najlepsze obrazy na tablicy gaston phoebus book of the hunt. Linen gaston phoebus tunic revival clothing company. Febus was one of the greatest huntsmen of his day and his treatise became the standard text on medieval hunting techniques. The hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in mi.
Published by harvey miller publishers 1998 isbn 10. It features 87 miniatures embellished with the generous application of gold leaf, but what makes the text unique is its author. 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. Dedicated to philipp the bold, it is concerned with the theme of courtly hunting and presents itself as a comprehensive textbook on the subject. Written in french, the treatise is in five parts, which successively describe the habits of several types of game animals.
In this book, gaston phoebus presents hunting as an act of redemption enabling hunters to go straight to heaven. 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. Drawing after gaston phebus book of hunting circa late 14th century ms francais 616 in the bibliotethque national paris, france drawing after a british manuscript of the building of st. All about hunting in his book of the hunt, gaston phoebus describes the animals of the chase, their character and behaviour.
Besides surprising and curious details, the reader will find extended passages of familiar facts and even modern tricks of the trade allowing him to reflect his own experience and see whether the evidence permits bridging. See more ideas about gaston, medieval and medieval art. 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. 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. What a piece of work is a man part v the body in pieces. Wool gaston phoebus tunic revival clothing company. 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. 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. Buy the hunting book of gaston phebus manuscripts in miniature s. It was dedicated to philip the bold, duke of burgundy. The hunting book of gaston phebus by phebus, gaston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Since the manuscript was disboundfor reasons of conservation and the preparation of a facsimilethe exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the public. The hunting book of gaston phebus is different from many other manuscripts in that its topic is not religious.
The hunting book of gaston phebus is one of my more bizarre finds in a while. Gaston ii, count of foix and also known by the epithet phoebus, composed a work in the 14th century that made him unforgettable. The art of hunting was a passion for gaston iii 843, the lord of the shire of foix and bearn, who like the god of sun apollo was called phoebus because of his golden hair. The texts author, gaston phebus, was an important political and military leader known for the magnificence and sophistication of his household. The hunting book of gaston phebus by gaston phebus goodreads. Book of hunting of gaston iii phoebus facsimile edition. Its 87 miniatures are mostly painted on stencil pattern backgrounds and are. 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. He was a secondtier noble whose domain was bearn, bordering the pyrenees in southwestern france. Of the 44 known manuscripts with gaston phebus s text most of them dating from. The miniatures illustrate the four books of the treatise, which deal with gentle and. The art of hunting was a passion for gaston iii 843, the lord of the shire of foix and bearn, who, like the god of sun apollo was called phoebus because. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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