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Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay
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Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay
Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay, firing arrows at a target bird on a tree decorated with ribbons and gloves, while others share echaudes, a type of sweet bread from Aveyron, and others hold each others coattails. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Archery Arrow Bread Dadresse Gloves Jeux Quiver Rene Ribbons Skill Sweet Games Popinjay
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Medieval Archery Game of Popinjay: A Moment of Entertainment and Camaraderie This lithograph depicts a lively scene of medieval men engaged in the archery game of Popinjay, or Pape Gaye, in a forest clearing. The game, a popular form of entertainment and skill demonstration during the Middle Ages, involves shooting arrows at a bird perched on a tree adorned with ribbons and gloves. The tree, known as the 'Popinjay tree,' is typically decorated to make the target bird more visible and challenging to hit. The men in the print are fully absorbed in the game, with some focusing intently on their arrows, others readying their bows, and a few sharing echaudes, a traditional sweet bread from Aveyron, France. The warm camaraderie among the participants is evident as they hold each other's coattails, offering support and encouragement. The Popinjay game required great skill and precision, as the archers needed to hit the bird without damaging the ribbons or gloves, which added to the challenge. The game was often played during festivals and tournaments, showcasing the archers' prowess and providing a fun and engaging experience for all involved. This beautiful lithograph, taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's 'Sports and Games of Skill' (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903, captures the essence of this medieval pastime, offering a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of archery during the Middle Ages.
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