Saint hubert’s conversion took place on good friday in the eighth century a. D. When, while hunting he came upon a stag with a crucifix between its antlers. Hubertus later became venerated as the patron saint of hunters, and on his november 3 feast day, hounds are blessed during a mass held in his honor. This tradition, so vividly depicted by isabey, is still followed today in hunt clubs across europe and america. Object Type: painting. Dimensions: height: 162 cm (63.7 in) ; width: 121.2 cm (47.7 in). Medium: oil on panel. ST. HUBERT'S DAY (THE BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS)
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