Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 20v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Arthur receiving Letter from Tristan -- Woman wearing hennin, gesturing with both hands stands before Arthur, crowned, looking down at document held with both hands. Four men, one back-turned, all wearing hats stand behind Arthur. Scene in room with pseudo-inscription on wall, and with door open to exterior.