Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Livre des merveilles du monde
France, possibly Angers, ca. 1460
MS M.461 fol. 13v

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Livres des Merveilles du Monde: Scene, Great Britain -- In upper left, on island, two men accompany another two men, one wearing hat surmounted by cross, both lower crown to head of man, possibly seated, with right hand holding scepter. In foreground left, on island, tops of buildings visible behind trees. In center, on island, two women walk side by side, wearing dresses with their bodies and faces painted black, and four nude men, with colors painted on bodies, dance and gesture before church with butresses, another building in background. In upper right, on island, castle behind hills and trees. In foreground right, on island, castle behind hill. Scene on islands with trees all surrounded by water. Initial B of Bretaigne decorated with foliate ornament. Miniature for Livre de Merveilles du Monde for Great Britain.