Title

Oppian of Apamea, 'Cynegetica': Shepherds defend their flock against predatory wolves

Caption

11th century Greek manuscript
Oppian of Apamea (3rd century), 'Cynegetica': Shepherds defend their flock against predatory wolves

Parchment
Venice, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Date

11th century

Credit line

Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12

Reference

DGL19A00_084

License type

Rights managed

Available size

164,8Mb (7,8Mb) / 36,7in x 17,5in / 11000 x 5238 (300dpi)

Keywords

Miniature Byzantine art 3rd century 11th century Man Farmer Breeder Farming Poultry farming Herd Goat Sheep Hunting Predator Wolf Sheepfold Sheep pen