Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Fasciculus temporum
Italy, Naples, ca. 1498
MS M.801 fol. 126r

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Cronaca della Napoli Aragonese: Scene, Aragonese Troops -- Of soldiers in five groups, many hold spear or halberd, some have sword, three have shields. One in each group holds banner decorated with heraldry of Aragon. Three hold drums; two play pipe and tabor. In center, pair of men stand in conversation, one gesturing; below, four men, three wearing swords at waists, stand together. All wear hats or helmets, some plumed.