The duke of berry, seated at the bottom right, his back to the fire, is dressed in blue and wearing a fur cap. He invites his people and his relatives to come to him. Behind him is the inscription "approche approche". Several of the duke's intimates approach him while servants are busy: the cupbearers serve drinks, two squires with knives in the center are seen from behind; at the end of the table officiates a baker. Above the fireplace are the duke's coat of arms, "azure sown with golden fleurs-de-lys, with a border engrailed with gules", with small bears and wounded swans. Several pets are represented: small dogs on the table, a greyhound on the floor. The tapestry at the back of the room seems to represent episodes from the trojan war. Object Type: manuscript illumination. Date: between 1412 and 1416. Dimensions: height: 22.5 cm (8.8 in); width: 13.6 cm (5.3 in). Medium: tempera on vellum. Depicted People: John, Duke of Berry. Collection: Condé Museum.
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