Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Fasciculus temporum
Italy, Naples, ca. 1498
MS M.801 fol. 149v

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Cronaca della Napoli Aragonese: Scene, Expedition against Prince of Salerno -- At left, Frederick I of Aragon, inscribed REX FEDERICUS, crowned, wearing armor, astride horse, is surrounded by other horsemen, most wearing armor, some wearing helmets, several carrying lances, one bannered. In center, man, wearing hat and armor, blowing bannered trumpet decorated with heraldry of Aragon, is astride bridled horse with trappings, next to group of men wearing hats, carrying halberds. At right, leading the expedition, back-turned soldier wearing plumed helmet and armor, astride horse, carrying ceremonial mace with raised right hand.