A game of chess at the Chateau de Plessis-lez-Tours, 1483

Royal courtiers playing a game of chess at the Chateau de Plessis-lez-Tours, 1483. King Louis XI of France, 1423-83, is said to be seated right. After a 15th century miniature Le Livre des Trois Ages by Pierre Choisnet aka Estienne Porchier in the Bibliotheque Nationale. Partie d'echecs jouee par Louis XI. Lithograph from Henry Rene d'Allemagne's Recreations et Passe-Temps, Games and Pastimes, Hachette, Paris, 1906

15th Century Amusement Bibliotheque Nationale Chess Courtiers Diversion Games And Pastimes Hachette Henry Rene Dallemagne Jeux Leisure Activity Pastime Recreations Et Passe-temps

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