Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il fior di battaglia / Fiore dei Liberi
Italy, Venice, early 15th century
MS M.383 fol. 8r

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Pairs of combatants:
1) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper left, astride confronted horses, master, crowned, backturned, extends right hand to bridle of pupil's horse.
2) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At upper right, astride horses side by side, facing opposite directions, master, crowned, extends right arm over neck of pupil's horse, grasping reins.
3) Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- At lower left, one of three horsemen holds lance in raised right hand; the other two hold lance level, one wears helmet. At right, master, crowned, is on foot, holding spear with both hands.