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Medieval ladies hunting with bow and arrow
Women in hunting dresses, with longbow, quiver of arrows, and hunting horns, 15th century (top). Ladies hunting stag with bow and arrow, hunting horn and dogs, 14th century (bottom). Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876
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This image showcases two Medieval ladies engaged in the thrilling pursuit of a stag during separate hunting expeditions in the 14th and 15th centuries. The top print depicts a lady dressed in a long, flowing gown, adorned with intricate patterns and a fitted bodice. She is poised and focused, drawing back her longbow with an expression of intense concentration. Her quiver is filled with arrows, and a hunting horn hangs at her side. The scene is set in a lush, wooded landscape, with the vibrant colors of autumn leaves adding to the sense of richness and abundance. The bottom print captures another lady, also dressed in hunting attire, but this time accompanied by a pack of eager hunting dogs. She holds a horn to her lips, signaling the hounds to chase the stag, while her bow and quiver of arrows lie nearby. The scene is bathed in a soft, golden light, creating a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Both prints are handcoloured lithographs from Joseph Strutt's seminal work, "Sports and Pastimes of the People of England," published in London in 1876. Strutt's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of the past make these images invaluable historical records of Medieval hunting practices and the role of women in this noble pursuit.
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