Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 64v

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Vortigern: Scene, Death --Vortigern, standing behind column, hands crossed and bound in front, is surrounded by flames. Aurelius Ambrosius, crowned, gesturing with both hands stands at right looking on.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Aurelius Ambrosius as King of Britain.