Busa distribue ses biens aux soldats et aux pauvres · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: Busa distribue ses biens aux soldats et aux pauvres
Period: 1400-1450;
Geographic: Apulia
Description: During Hannibal’s war against the Romans, he made it to Busa’s homeland, Apulia. While there, he continued his slaughter and killed many Roman men. Busa was not scared of the gore, and offered shelter, medical care, clothing, food, and more, to many wounded men. In the image, she is seen in the center wearing a blue gown and crown. Behind her is her horse, and around her are the men accepting her offerings. At Busa’s feet is a pile of armor.
Image Creator: Master of the Cleres Femmes of the Duke of Berry (Illuminator)
Type: Text; Illumination
Identifier: mta:20197
Language: fre
Source Name: Livre des Femmes Nobles et Renommées
Parent Collection: 1403 Paris; 1403 Paris
Image: mta_20197_OBJ.png
Collection: Early Modern Women
Subject: Busa; War; Offerings; Hospitality; Carthaginian; Hannibal