"Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws" [fol. 38 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure in a lion's den feeding or battling the lions. The setting is a hexagonal arena with the central figure, covered with a red hood and a sleeveless garment, holding a piece of meat towards a pack of lions. One lion reaches towards the figure with an open mouth, while others surround the figure in a dynamic stance. The walls of the enclosure have architectural designs, with a barred door or window at the lower section, and trees with green foliage outside. The artwork features detailed lines and muted earth tones, resembling medieval manuscript illuminations.